Word
Meaning
فرهنگ لغت فارسی به انگلیسی و برعکس(همراه با جمله نمونه)
Sample
Abbey
صومعه
Where monks and nuns live or used to live
Abhor
تنفر داشتن
I abhor discrimination of any kind.
Abide
تاب اوردن
You have to abide by the referee's decision.
Abnormal
غیر عادی
My parents thought it was abnormal for a boy to be interested in ballet.
Abolish
لغو کردن
Slavery was abolished in the US in the 19th century.
Abominable
نفرت انگیز
Mavis behaved abominably.
Abridge
خلاصه کردن
The abridged edition was published in 1988.
Absolve
بخشیدن
He cannot be absolved of all responsibility for the accident.
Abstain
خود داری کردن
Pilots must abstain from alcohol for 24 hours before flying.
Absurd
مضحک
It seems an absurd idea.
Abundant
فراوان
Abundant opportunities for well-qualified staff.
Accede
رضایت دادن
The doctor's refusal to accede to his patient's request
Accelerate
شتابدادن
Measures to accelerate the rate of economic growth.
Accentuate
با تکیه تفظ کردن
The photograph seemed to accentuate his large nose.
Acclaim
تحسین کردن
Art critics acclaimed his work.
Accomplished
ماهر
A highly accomplished designer
Accountable
پاسخگو
The government should be accountable to all the people.
Accustomed
عادت کرده
We were accustomed to working together.
Acquaint
آگاه کردن
You need to acquaint the police with the facts.
Acquaintance
آشنا
She was a casual acquaintance of my family in Vienna.
Acquire
بدست آوردن
The college acquired a reputation for very high standards.
Acute
وخیم/زیرک
Simon's vague manner concealed an acute mind.
Admission
ورودیه/پذیرش
The cost includes free admission to the casinos.
Adolescent
بالغ
Adolescent girls
Adopt
به فرزندی گرفتن
Sally was adopted when she was four.
Adore
پرستیدن
Betty adores her grandchildren.
Advent
ظهور
The advent of the computer
Adventurous
ماجراجو
Andy isn't a very adventurous cook.
Adversary
دشمن
A country or person you are fighting or competing against
Adverse
مخالف
Miller's campaign has received a good deal of adverse publicity.
Affectation
وانمود
Calling everyone 'darling' is just an affectation.
Affection
مهر / محبت
Bart had a deep affection for the old man.
Afflict
آزردن
A country afflicted by famine
Affluence
فراوانی/توانمندی
Affluent families
Affordable
دستیافتنی
Affordable housing
Aggravate
(بدتر/خشمگین) کردن
Building the new road will only aggravate the situation.
Agile
چابک
He was physically strong and mentally agile.
Agitate
نگران کردن
I must warn you that any mention of Clare agitates your boy.
Albeit
اگرچه
He accepted the job, albeit with some hesitation.
Alley
پس کوچه
The alley led to the railway bridge.
Allocate
تخصیص دادن
The importance of allocating resources to local communities
Ally
پیوستن
Some of the northern cities allied themselves with the emperor.
Amalgamate
آمیختن
The agency is expected to amalgamate with the National Rivers Authority.
Amaze
متحیر کردن
Dave amazed his friends by suddenly getting married.
Amber
کهربایی
An amber necklace
Ambitious
جاه طلب
Alfred was ambitious, obsessed with the idea of becoming rich.
Ambush
مخفی گاه
The soldiers were killed in an ambush.
Amend
اصلاح کردن(رسمی)
The law was amended to include women.
Amenity
وسیله رفاه
The hotel is in the city center, close to shops and local amenities.
Analogous
مانند
The report's findings are analogous with our own.
Analogy
قیاس
Analogies between human and animal behavior
Ancient
باستانی
Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan
Antagonism
خصومت
The antagonism between the army and other military groups
Antarctic
جنوبگان
The very cold most southern part of the world
Anticipate
پیش بینی کردن
A good speaker is able to anticipate an audience's needs.
Apparatus
دستگاه/ابزار
Astronauts have special breathing apparatus.
Appendix
پیوست
See Appendix 2.6
Appetite
اشتها
All that walking has given me an appetite for dinner.
Appoint
گماشتن
He's been appointed to the State Supreme Court.
Appreciate
درک کردن
He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.
Apricot
زردالو
He orange-yellow color of an apricot
Apt
مستعد
Some of the staff is apt to arrive late on Mondays.
Aptly
به طورمناسب
The aptly named Skyline Restaurant provides spectacular views.
Archaic
قدیمی
Many smaller radio stations broadcast on archaic equipment.
Arctic
شمالگان
The Arctic island of NovayaZemlya
Arid
خشک
Water from the Great Lakes is pumped to arid regions.
Arise
ناشی شدن
A crisis has arisen in the Foreign Office.
Ark
کشتی
In the Bible, the large boat built by Noah to save his family
Armada
ناوگان جنگی
An armada of US naval vessels
Arrogant
خود خواه
He was unbearably arrogant.
Artificial
مصنوعی
Artificial flowers
Assert
حمایت کردن
French cooking, she asserted, is the best in the world.
Asset
امتیاز/دارایی
A corporation with $9 billion in assets
Assignment
تکلیف
a history assignment
Assimilate
وفق دادن
It will take time to assimilate all these facts.
Associate
مربوط بودن
Problems associated with cancer treatment
Assortment
طبقه بندی
An odd assortment of knives and forks
Assurance
اطمینان
Despite my repeated assurances, Rob still looked very nervous.
Astonish
متحیر کردن
What astonishes me most is his complete lack of fear.
Astounding
متحیر کننده
The concert was an astounding success.
Astronaut
فضانورد
Someone who travels and works in a spacecraft
Astronomy
ستاره شناسی
He scientific study of the stars and planets
Astute
باهوش
An astute politician
At stake
در خطر
They have to win the contract – thousands of jobs are at stake.
Attempt
تلاش کردن
The protesters made no attempt to resist arrest.
Authority
صلاحیت
The attack took place under the authority of the UN security council.
Autonomous
مستقل
Galicia is an autonomous region of Spain.
Avenue
روش
There are many avenues open to researchers.
Avoid
اجتناب کردن
It is important to take measures to avoid the risk of fire.
Award
جایزه/سپردن
Rosie was in London to receive her award as Mum of the Year.
Awareness
اگاهی
Health officials have tried to raise about AIDS.
Awesome
وحشتناک
The awesome sweep of the scenery
Awkward
ناشیانه
I hoped he would stop asking awkward questions.
Azure
نیلی/لاجوردی
Having a bright blue color like the sky
Baffle
گیج کردن
The question baffled me completely.
Bait
طعمه
The fish wouldn't take the bait.
Bandit
راهزن
They traveled 30 miles through bandit country.
Bare
لخت
She felt the sun warm on her bare arms.
Barely
به ندرت/مشکلدار
Mary had barely enough money to live on.
Bashful
خجالتی
Don't be bashful about telling people how you feel.
Basis
اصل/پایه
Bread forms the basis of their daily diet.
Battle
مبارزه کردن
Firefighters battled the flames for four hours last night.
Beak
منقار
The hard pointed mouth of a bird
Beast
جانور
An animal, especially a large or dangerous one
Beckon
اشاره کردن
I could see my husband beckoning me.
Befall
رخ دادن(اتفاق بد)
We prayed that no harm should befall them.
Belly
شکم
She was lying on her belly.
Beneath
درزیر/پایین تر
The dolphins disappeared beneath the waves.
Betray
خیانت کردن
People who betray their country for money
Bewilder
گیج کردن
He was bewildered by his daughter's reaction.
Black out
بیهوش
For a few seconds, he thought he was going to black out.
Blend
مخلوط کردن
A story that blends fact and legend
Blizzard
کولاک
We got stuck in a blizzard.
Blunder
اشتباه کردن
They blundered badly when they gave him the job.
Bona Fide
با حسن نیت
Only bona fide members are allowed to use the club pool.
Boredom
خستگی
A game to relieve the boredom of a long journey
Bounce
جست وخیزکردن/برگشت چک
Lyn was bouncing on the trampoline.
Bound…
مرز/جهیدن
It was not beyond the bounds of possibility that they could meet again
Bouquet
دسته گل
Also, the smell of a wine
Bowels
روده
Cancer of the bowel
Brass
برنج
An old brass bedstead
Brawl
جنجال
A drunken brawl in the street
Breeding
نژاد
The breeding of pedigree dogs
Breeze
نسیم/آهسته راه رفتن
She just breezed into my office and said she wanted a job.
Bribe
رشوه دادن
He bribed one of the prison guards to smuggle out a note.
Brilliant
باهوش/درخشان
The project was a brilliant success.
Broaden
پهن کردن
I'd like to work abroad to broaden my horizons
Bruise (v)
کوفتگی
Minor cuts and bruises
Brutal
وحشی
A brutal attack on a defenseless old man
Bud
جوانه
Rose buds
Buddy
رفیق
Hey, buddy! This your car?
Bunch
خوشه
I'll send her a bunch of flowers.
Bunk
پوچ/تخت قطار
You can bunk down on the sofa for tonight.
Burden
بار مسئولیت
A company burdened with debt
Burgeon
رشد کردن
The burgeoning market for digital cameras
Burial
تدفین
The burial of solid wastes
Bury
دفن کردن
His glasses were buried under a pile of papers.
Bush
بوته
The child was hiding in the bushes.
By means of
به وسیله ی
The blocks are raised by means of pulleys.
Bypass
راه میانبر
Francis bypassed his manager and wrote straight to the director.
Calamity
مصیبت
It would be a calamity for the farmers if the crops failed again.
Caliber
کالیبر/استعداد
Where will we find another man of his caliber?
Campaign
مبارزه
Florida was a key state in his campaign for re-election.
Cannibal
آدمخوار
Also an animal that eats the flesh of other animals of the same kind
Canvass
رای جمع کردن
Candidates from all three parties were out canvassing in town.
Carnivorous
گوشتخوار
An animal that eats flesh
Carol
سرود خواندن
A traditional Christmas song
Cease
متوقف کردن
The company ceased production at their Norwich plant last year.
Celebrated
مشهور
A celebrated legal case
Cellar
سرداب
A coal cellar
Censor
سانسور
A man who examine films, letters etc and remove anything harmful
Cereals
حبوبات
A bowl of breakfast cereal
Cession
واگذاری
Spanish cession of the territory in 1818
Champion
قهرمان/جنگیدن
The world heavyweight boxing champion
Chaotic
بی نظم
A chaotic mixture of images
Charisma
جذبه ذاتی
He lacks charisma.
Charity
نیکوکاری
Several charities sent aid to the flood victims.
Chase
تعقیب کردن
The dogs saw him running and chased him.
Cheat
گول زدن
He had cheated in the test by using a calculator.
Chiefly
عمدتاً
The work consists chiefly of interviewing the public.
Chiropractor
ماساژور استخوان
Someone who treats physical problems using chiropractic
Choke
خفه کردن/شدن
Six people choked to death on the fumes.
Chop
قطع کردن
He went outside to chop some more wood for the fire.
Chum
دوست صمیمی
Freddie's an old school chum of mine.
Circulate
به جریان انداختن
Ceiling fans circulated warm air around the room.
Circumstance
چگونگی
I can't imagine a circumstance in which I would be willing to steal.
Clarity
وضوح
Letters may be edited for length and clarity.
Clergy
روحانی
The power of the clergy in the Middle Ages
Cling
چسبیدن
He wailed and clung to his mother.
Cling
محکم گرفتن
Passengers clung desperately onto the lifeboats.
Cloakroom
رخت کن
Excuse me, where's the ladies' cloakroom?
Clumsy
بدترکیب
A clumsy attempt to catch the ball
Coarse
زبر
A jacket of coarse wool
Coffin
تابوت
A long box in which a dead person is buried or burnt
Coherent
منطقی
She could not think coherently.
Coincide
همزمان بودن
His entry to the party coincided with his marriage.
Coincidence
انطباق/همرویداد
By coincidence, John and I both ended up at Yale.
Collaborate
باهم کارکردن
The two nations are collaborating on several satellite projects.
Collapse
فرو ریختن
There were fears that property prices would collapse.
Colleague
هم کار
She discussed the idea with some of her colleagues.
Collide
تصادم کردن
I ran around the corner, and almost collided with Mrs. Laurence.
Comet
ستاره دنبله دار
Halley's comet
Commence
شروع کردن
The course commences with a one-week introduction to Art Theory.
Commend
ستودن
The paper was highly commended in the UK Press Awards.
Comment
توضیح
Does anyone have any questions or comments?
Commit
مرتکب شدن
Women commit fewer crimes than men.
Commonplace
عادی
Car thefts are commonplace in this part of town.
Commuter
کارگر راه دور
Someone who travels a long distance to work every day
Comparative
مقایسه ای
She didn't want to leave the comparative safety of the shelter.
Compassionate
ترحم کردن
I allowed him to go home on compassionate grounds.
Compel
مجبور کردن
The law will compel employers to provide health insurance.
Compensate
تاوان دادن
My left eye is so weak, my right eye has to work harder to compensate.
Complacent
ازخود راضی
There's a danger of becoming complacent if you win a few games.
Comply
اجابت کردن
Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution.
Compose
ساختن(موزیک.گروه…)
Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
Comprehend
فهمیدن
I did not fully comprehend what had happened.
Compromise
مصالحه کردن
The new regime was prepared to compromise on the oil dispute.
Conceit
غرور
The conceit of the woman!
Conceivable
ممکن
We were discussing the problems from every conceivable angle.
Concerning
مربوط
Calls from young children concerning lost pets
Condemn
محکوم کردن
She knew that society would condemn her for leaving her children.
Condense …
خلاصه کردن
This whole chapter could be condensed into a few paragraphs.
Confectionary
شیرنی سازی
Sweets, chocolates etc
Confess
اقرار کردن
My husband confessed he'd been having an affair with a woman
Confide
سپردن/اعتمادکردن
He confided to his friends that he didn't have much hope for his marriage.
Confidential
محرمانه
The information will be regarded as strictly confidential
Confine
(محدود/محبوس)کردن
Owen did not confine himself to writing only one type of poem.
Conform
همنوایی کردن
People who do not conform to traditional standards of behavior
Conscience
وجدان
It was his guilty conscience that made him offer to help.
Conscientious
باوجدان
A conscientious teacher may feel inclined to take work home.
Conscious
هوشیار
I became conscious of someone watching me.
Consent
رضایت دادن
He rarely consents to do interviews.
Console
دلداری دادن
No one could console her when Peter died.
Conspicuous
واضح
The notice must be displayed in a conspicuous place.
Conspire
توطئه کردن
All six men admitted conspiring to steal cars.
Constant
پایدار
There was a constant stream of visitors to the house.
Consult
مشورت کردن
If symptoms persist, consult a doctor without delay.
Contagious
مسری/واگیر
The patient is still highly contagious.
Contaminate
آلودن
He claims the poster ads have 'contaminated Berlin's streets'.
Contentment
قناعت
He gave a sigh of contentment, and fell asleep.
Contradict
تناقض داشتن
The article flatly contradicts their claims.
Contradictory
متناقض
The public is being fed contradictory messages about the economy.
Contrary
بر خلاف
'Are they happy?' 'No, no, quite the contrary.'
Contribution
سهم
Income tax and national insurance contributions
Contributor
سهیم
Dr Win was a major contributor to the research.
Controversial
مباحثه ای
A highly controversial plan to flood the valley in order to build a dam
Conventional
عرفی/سنتی
Bake for 20 minutes in a conventional oven; 8 in a microwave.
Conversion
تبدیل
The British conversion to the metric system took place in the 1970s.
Convey
منتقل کردن
All this information can be conveyed in a simple diagram.
Convict
محکوم/محکوم کردن
She was convicted of shoplifting.
Convince
قانع کردن
The officials were eager to convince us of the safety of the nuclear reactors.
Cooperate
همکاری کردن
They agreed to co-operate with Brazil on a program.
Coordination
هماهنگی
Too much alcohol affects your coordination.
Corpse
جسد
The corpse was found by children who playing in the woods.
Cosmopolitan
وابسته به تمام دنیا
A lively hotel with a cosmopolitan atmosphere
Cottage
کلبه روستایی
We're staying in a holiday cottage in Dorset.
Couch
کاناپه
Tom offered to sleep on the couch.
Counsel
مشاوره دادن
a new unit to counsel alcoholics
Courteous
با ادب
The staffs are always courteous and helpful.
Coward
ترسو
Try it. Don't be such a coward.
Cozy
گرم و نرم
The living room was warm and cozy.
Crack
ترکاندن
He picked up a piece of rock and cracked it in half.
Crafty
نا قلا
He's a crafty old devil.
Crane
جرثقیل
A large tall machine used by builders for lifting heavy things
Crate
جعبه
A crate of beer
Creep
خزیدن
He crept back up the stairs, trying to avoid the ones that creaked.
Crimson
زرشکی
The leaves turn crimson in autumn.
Cripple
چلاق/لنگ کردن
She was crippled in a car accident.
Crisis
بحران
The country now faces an economic crisis.
Critical
بحرانی
The fighting has stopped, but the situation is still critical.
Criticize
انتقادکردن
Ron does nothing but criticize and complain all the time.
Crucial
حیاتی
This aid money is crucial to the government's economic policies.
Crutch
چوب زیر بقل
I was on crutches for three months after the operation.
Cube
مکعب/توان سه
Cut the meat into small cubes.
Culprit
متهم
Police finally managed to catch the culprit.
Curative
شفابخش
The spring's alleged curative properties
Curiosity
حس کنجکاوی
Margaret looked at him with curiosity.
Curious
کنجکاو/عجیب
Puppies are naturally curious.
Customary
مرسوم
In some cultures it is customary for the bride to wear white.
Cyclone
طوفان
A very strong wind that moves very fast in a circle
Damp
دم/مرطوب
Wipe the leather with a damp cloth.
Dawn
سحر
I was up at the crack of dawn to get the plane.
Daze
گیج
She wandered round in a daze, not quite sure what to do.
Dazzle
خیره کننده
A deer dazzled by the headlights
Debilitate
ناتوان کردن
Progress has been debilitated by a refusal to share ideas.
Debtor
بدهکار
A person, group, or organization that owes money
Decline
کاستن
Car sales have declined by a quarter.
Decompose
از هم پاشیدن
A partially decomposed body
Dedicate
اهدا کردن
The actress now dedicates herself to children's charity work.
Deed
کردار/قباله
After the morning's good deeds he deserved a rest.
Defect
معیوب کردن
All the cars are tested for defects before they leave the factory.
Defer
تاخیرانداختن/احترام گذاشتن
Further discussion on the proposal will be deferred until April.
Defiant
مخالف
Mark smashed a fist on the desk in a defiant gesture.
Deficiency
کمبود
A deficiency of safe play areas for children
Defraud
گول زدن
He faces charges of theft and conspiracy to defraud
Defy
مخالفت کردن
people who openly defy the law
Degenerate
رو به انحطاط رفتن
The conference degenerated into a complete fiasco.
Dejected
افسرده
The unemployed stood at street corners, dejected.
Deliberate
اندیشیدن
A deliberate attempt to humiliate her
Delicacy
ظرافت/لذیذ
He carried out his duties with great delicacy and understanding.
Delighted
خیلی خوشحال
Her screams of delighted laughter filled the air.
Delinquent
متخلف
The recovery of delinquent loans
Deluge
سیل
Viewers sent a deluge of complaints about the show.
Demanding
طاقت فرسا
Climbing is physically demanding.
Denounce
ضد کسی حرف زدن
He denounced the election as a farce.
Depart
راهی شدن
Ocean liners arriving at and departing from the island
Depict
(مصور) شرح دادن
a book depicting life in pre-revolutionary Russia
Deplete
تهی کردن
Salmon populations have been severely depleted.
Deprive
محروم کردن
A lot of these children have been deprived of a normal home life.
Deputy
جانشین
the Deputy Secretary of State
Derive
ناشی شدن
Medically, we will derive great benefit from this technique.
Desert
ترک کردن/بیابان
He deserted her for another woman.
Deserve
شایستگی داشتن
I think we deserve a rest after all that hard work.
Despise
دوست نداشتن
She despised her neighbors.
Destiny
سرنوشت
She always had a strong sense of destiny.
Detention
بازداشت
Willis was held in detention for five years.
Deterioration
بدتر شدن
America's deteriorating economy
Determined
مصمّم
He was determined that the same mistakes would not be repeated.
Detest
متنفر بودن
Liz and Mo detested each other.
Detour
مسیر را منحرف کردن
We took a detour to avoid the town centre.
Devastation
انحدام
Rob was devastated by the news of her death.
Devise
ابداع کردن
She devised a method for quicker communications between offices.
Devour
بلعیدن
Cindy felt devoured by jealousy.
Diagnose
تشخیص دادن(طب)
The illness was diagnosed as mumps.
Dialect
لهجه
The people up there speak a Tibetan dialect.
Dichotomy
دوگانگی
A dichotomy between his public and private lives
Digest
هضم کردن
Most babies can digest a wide range of food easily.
Dignity
بزرگی/شان
The family faced their ordeal with dignity and courage.
Dilemma
معضل
Women are faced with the dilemma of choosing between work and family.
Diminish
کم شدن
The party's share of the electorate has diminished steadily.
Dip
غسل دادن
Dip the strawberries into melted chocolate.
Discard
/دورانداختنRid
Discard any old cleaning materials.
Discern
فهمیدن
Officials were keen to discern how much public support there was.
Discreetly
ملاحظه کارانه
He assured her that he would be discreet.
Disguise
پنهان کردن
Maybe you could disguise yourself as a waiter and sneak in there.
Dismal
دلگیر
The future looks pretty dismal right now.
Dispense
توزیع کردن
Villagers dispensed tea to people involved in the accident.
Disperse
پراکنده کردن
Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Dispute
مشاجره کردن
He got into a dispute over a taxi fare.
Disregard
نادیده گرفتن
He ordered the jury to disregard the witness's last statement.
Disrupt
منقطع کردن
A hoax bomb disrupted traffic.
Disruptive
مخرّب
Mike's parents thought I was a disruptive influence.
Distinct
متفاوت
The learning needs of the two groups are quite distinct from each other.
Distinguish
تشخیص دادن
A method of distinguishing cancer cells from normal tissue
Distort
از ریخت انداختن
His account was badly distorted by the press.
Distract
حواس پرت کردن
Coverage of the war was used to distract attention from other matters.
Distress
اضطراب
Charities that aid families in distress
Divine
خدایی/حدس زدن
Faith in divine providence
Dizzy
گیج
She started to suffer from dizzy spells
Dominant
مافوق
The dominant male gorilla is the largest in the group.
Dormant
غیر فعال
The seeds remain dormant until the spring.
Dove
کبوتر
Someone in politics who prefers peace and discussion to war
Drab
خسته کننده
People forced to live gray, drab existences in ugly towns
Drastic
موئثر
The size of the army was drastically cut.
Drench
خیساندن
In the early morning they had got drenched in the grass.
Drift
جریان پیدا کردن
Smoke drifted up from the jungle ahead of us.
Drizzle
نم نم
The rain isn't too bad – it's only drizzling.
Drown
غرق شدن
Depressed, Peter tried to drown himself.
Due
بدهی
Thanks are due to all those who took part.
Dull
روشن/کودن
The bird is dull brown and gray in color.
Durable
ماندنی
His poetry has proved durable.
Dwarf
کوتوله
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Dwindle
کم شدن
His money had dwindled away.
Eager
مشتاق
I was eager to get back to work as soon as possible.
Eccentric
غیر عادی
His eccentric behavior lost him his job.
Effort
تلاش
An automatic car takes all the effort out of driving
Elaborate
پیچیده
pure silks embroidered with elaborate patterns
Elicit
استنتاج کردن
The test uses pictures to elicit words from the child.
Eligible
مجاز
Over 500,000 18-year-olds will become eligible to vote this year.
Eliminate
حذف کردن
The credit card eliminates the need for cash or cheques.
Elude
فرار کردن
He managed to elude his pursuers by escaping into a river.
Emerge
نمایان شدن
The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
Eminent
برجسته
An eminent lawyer
Emission
صدور
Britain has agreed to cut emissions of nitrogen oxide from stations.
Enact
قانونی شدن
A drama enacted on a darkened stage
Encircle
احاطه شدن
The island was encircled by a dusty road.
Encompass
احاطه کردن
The houses encompassed about 100 square meters.
Endorse
پشت نویس کردن
Assert =>The Prime Minister is unlikely to endorse this view.
Engrave
کنده کاری کردن
Their names are engraved on a stone tablet.
Enquire
پرسیدن
I am writing to inquire about your advertisement in The Times.
Enrage
عصبانی کردن
Many readers were enraged by his article.
Enrich
غنی کردن
Education can greatly enrich your life.
Entangle
گرفتار کردن
fears that the US could get entangled in another war
Enterprise
تشکیلات اقتصادی
Commercial enterprises such as banks and food manufacturers
Enthusiasm
هواخواهی
Gillian and Darren greeted the speakers with great enthusiasm.
Entitle
مستحق کردن
Full-time employees are entitled to receive health insurance.
Entomb
خاک کردن
to bury or trap someone in something or under the ground
Envelop (+e= (n))
پیچیدن
mountain peaks enveloped in mist
Envious
حسود
Colleagues were envious of her success.
Envy
حسادت
I really envy you and Ian, you seem so happy together.
Epic
حماسی
A Hollywood epic
Erode
فرسوده شدن
Heavy seas are constantly eroding the cliffs.
Erratic
نامنظم
His breathing was becoming erratic.
Espionage
جاسوسی
A campaign of industrial espionage against his main rival
Espouse
حمایت کردن
He espoused a variety of scientific, social and political causes.
Eternal
ابدی
She's an eternal optimist
Ethos
عادات و رسوم قومی
a community in which people lived according to an ethos of sharing and caring
Evacuate
خالی کردن
Several families were evacuated from their homes.
Evade
حذر کردن
You're simply trying to evade the problem.
Evaporate
بخار کردن
Hopes of achieving peace are beginning to evaporate.
Eventually
سرانجام
He eventually escaped and made his way back to England.
Evolve
رشد و تمو کردن
Animals have evolved camouflage to protect themselves from predators.
Excel
پیشی گرفتن
Rick has always excelled at foreign languages.
Excessive
بیش از اندازه
$15 for two beers seems a little excessive.
Exempt
معاف
The interest is exempt from income tax.
Exile
تبعید شدن
Several of the leaders were arrested and exiled to France.
Exotic
بیگانه/غریبه
Exotic birds
Expansion
توسعه
The rapid expansion of cities can cause economic problems.
Expose
نشان دادن
He lifted his T-shirt to expose a jagged scar across his chest.
Extension
گسترش
the planned extension to the National Museum
Extent
گستردگی/بزرگی
It's too early to assess the full extent of the damage.
Extinct
منقرض
Pandas could become extinct in the wild.
Exult
خوشی کردن
She exulted in her new discovery.
Exultant
شاد
An exultant mood
Fabricate
ساختن(منفی)
The police were accused of fabricating evidence.
Fabulous
شگفت آور
The room has fabulous views across the lake.
Facet
جنبه / بعد
He has traveled extensively in China, recording every facet of life.
Faculty
اساتید
Both faculty and students oppose the measures.
Fallacy
عقیده اشتباه
It's a common fallacy that a neutered dog will become fat and lazy.
Fanatic
متعصب
Fanatics who represent a real danger to democracy
Fang
دندان نیش
A long sharp tooth of an animal such as a snake or wild dog
Farewell
بدرود
Mourners gathered to bid farewell to the victims of the plane tragedy.
Fascinate
مجذوب کردن
His idea of traveling through time fascinates me.
Fate
سرنوشت
A meeting to decide the fate of the factory is to be held today.
Favor…
لطف کردن
I talked to Susie about it, and she's all in favor of going.
Feeble
نحیف/سست
His voice sounded feeble and far away.
Feign
وانمود کردن
Feigning a headache, I went upstairs to my room.
Feminine
مونث
Dianne loved pretty feminine things.
Fetch
باز آوردن
Would you mind going to fetch the kids from school?
Fete
جشن
A farewell fête in honor of the mayor
Fierce
بیرحم/خشمگین
fierce competition between the companies
Fig
انجیر
A soft sweet fruit with a lot of small seeds, often eaten dried
Filthy
کثیف
The house was filthy, with clothes strewn everywhere.
Finite
محدود
the earth's finite resources
Fire
اخراج کردن
The airline fired him for being drunk.
Flabby
شل و ول
A flabby stomach
Flammable
قابل اشتعال
Caution! Highly flammable liquid.
Flavor
مزه/مزه دارکردن
A dry wine with flavors of honey and apricot
Flaw
عیب
A design flaw caused the engine to explode.
Flee
فرارکردن
Mari spent six months in prison before fleeing the country.
Flock
گردامدن/گلّه
A flock of children
Floodlight
نور افکن
The church was lit up by floodlights.
Flour
آرد
Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured board.
Flourish
شکوفاشدن/جلوه
The economy is booming and small businesses are flourishing.
Fluent
روان/سلیس
She was fluent in English, French, and German.
Foe
دشمن
Britain's friends and foes
Folk
مردمان
I'm sure there are some folk who would rather they weren't here.
Folklore
باورهای مردم
the traditional stories, customs etc of a particular area or country
Forfeit
جریمه دادن
By being absent from the trial, he forfeited the right to appeal.
Formidable
هولناک/وحشتناک
The building is grey, formidable, and not at all picturesque.
Fortify
تقویت کردن
Her position was fortified by election successes and economic recovery.
Found
بنا نهادن
Eton College was founded by Henry VI in 1440.
Fountain
منبع/فواره
Sir Robert was a fountain of information on Asian affairs.
Frank
رک
She was quite frank about the whole thing.
Freak
وسواس
A computer freak
Frenzy
دیوانه وار
Doreen had worked herself into frenzy.
Frequent
تکرار شونده
She was a frequent visitor to the house.
Fugitive
فراری
A fugitive from US justice
Fulfill
واقعیت دادن
Visiting Disneyland has fulfilled a boyhood dream.
Fume
عصبانی بودن
She sat in the car, silently fuming about what he'd said.
Furious
خشمناک
She was furious with herself for letting things get out of hand.
Fuss
خرده گرفتن
I wish you'd stop fussing – I'll be perfectly all right.
Futile
بیهوده
A futile attempt to save the paintings from the flames
Gain…
سود
Such research should not be for personal gain.
Gallant
شجاعانه
A gallant attempt to save lives
Gather
جمع شدن
Thousands of people gathered outside the embassy.
Generalize
نتیجه کلی گرفتن
It is difficult to generalize about the kind of people who come on these courses.
Generous
بخشنده
My employer's generous offer to pay the bill
Genuine
واقعی
'Did he really?' Her surprise seemed genuine.
Geometry
هندسه
The study in mathematics of the angles and shapes
Gesture
نشانه
Jim raised his hands in a despairing gesture.
Glamorous
فریبنده
She led an exciting and glamorous life.
Glance
نظراجمالی کردن
The man glanced nervously at his watch.
Gleam
پرتو/ نور دادن
The wooden paneling was gleaming with wax polish.
Glimpse
اجمالا دیدن
We only had a fleeting glimpse of the river.
Gloomy
تاریک
Anne dismissed these gloomy thoughts from her mind.
Grape
انگور
A bunch of grapes
Grasp
قاپیدن
Some people find the idea of relativity difficult to grasp.
Gratify
راضی کردن
She did not propose to gratify Gloria's curiosity any further.
Gravity
گرانش/جاذبه
The force of gravity
Greedy
حریص
He looked at the gold with greedy eyes.
Greeting
سلام علیک
The two cousins exchanged greetings
Handy
کارآمد
It's quite a handy little tool.
Haphazard
اتفاقی
I continued my studies in a rather haphazard way.
Harass
خسته کردن
Black youth have complained of being harassed by the police.
Harbor
بندرگاه
As they sailed into Portsmouth Harbor
Harsh
حاد / وخیم
The hostages are being held in extremely harsh conditions.
Hasten
تسریع کردن
Their departure was hastened by an abnormally cold winter.
Hasty
عجول
Let's not be hasty – sit down for a moment.
Hatred
تنفر
A look of pure hatred flashed across her face.
Hazardous
پر خطر
The chemicals in paint can be hazardous to health.
Hazy
غباراود
My memories of the holiday are rather hazy.
Heed
اعتنا کردن
If she had only heeded my warnings, none of this would have happened.
Heighten
زیاد کردن
There are fears that the march will heighten racial tension.
Heir
وارث
John was the sole heir to a vast estate.
Hence
بنابراین
Ten days hence= ten days from now
Hesitate
شک کردن
Kay hesitated for a moment and then said 'yes'.
Hilarious
خنده دار
A hilarious story
Hinder
مانع شدن
Policies that will hinder rather than help families
Hindrance
مانع
The floods have been a major hindrance to relief efforts.
Hinge
لولا/مفصل
A piece of metal fastened to a door
Hive
کندو
The trend for television companies to hive off their advertising departments
Homicide
آدم کشی
Also, The police department that deals with murders
Hoof
سُم
Also, if you do something on the hoof, you do it quickly
Horrid
زشت
Don't be so horrid!
Hostess
زن میزبان
A woman who shows people to seats in a restaurant in the US
House
نگهداری شدن
The collection is currently housed in the British Museum.
Hue
ظاهر/نما
Political opinions of every hue. Or a golden hue.
Humble
فروتن
He started his career as a humble peanut farmer.
Hygiene
بهداشت
The importance of personal hygiene
Hypocrisy
ریاکار
It would be sheer hypocrisy to pray for success, since I've never believed in God.
Idiotic
ابلهانه
It was your entire fault, you idiot.
Idle
بیکار
The whole team stood idle, waiting for the mechanic.
Idol
بت/صنم
She is the idol of countless teenagers.
Ignite
آتش زدن
The candle ignited the plastic and started a small fire.
Ignorance
نادانی
I would have remained in ignorance if Shaun hadn't mentioned it.
Imitate
تقلید کردن
She was a splendid mimic and loved to imitate Winston Churchill.
Immense
وسیع
People who travel by rail still read an immense amount.
Impeach
متهم کردن
The governor was impeached for using state funds improperly.
Implement
تکمیل کردن
the implementation of the peace plan
Impose
تحمیل کردن
The government imposed a ban on the sale of ivory.
Impressive
موثر
Among the guests was an impressive array of authors and critics.
Impulsively
بیفکرانه
Rosa was impulsive and sometimes regretted things she'd done.
In spite of
بدون توجه
Kelly loved her husband in spite of the fact that he drank too much.
Inadvertently
غیر عمدی
Email users can spread viruses inadvertently.
Incident
اتفاق
Am I at risk because of some incident in my sexual past?
Incompetent
نامناسب
The Prime Minister is incompetent to govern the country.
Incorporate
متحد کردن
Our original proposals were not incorporated in the new legislation.
Incurable
درمان ناپذیر
My mother is an incurable optimist.
Indifference
خونسردی
His apparent indifference to material luxuries
Indiscriminate
بی هدف
Terrorists responsible for indiscriminate killing
Indulgent
بخشنده
Expensive toys bought by their indulgent grandparents
Inefficient
بی کفایت
Problems due to the inefficiency of management
Inevitable
اجتناب ناپذیر
A further escalation of the crisis now seems inevitable.
Infamous
بدنام
This area is infamous for drugs and prostitution.
Infancy
مراحل اولیه
Genetic engineering is still in its infancy.
Infinite
بیکران
The universe is infinite.
Inform
آگاه کردن
To formally or officially tell someone about something
Infrequently
به ندرت
Jeremy does play cricket, but very infrequently.
Ingenious
هوشیار
Many fish have ingenious ways of protecting their eggs from predators.
Ingredient
جزء
The food is home-cooked using fresh ingredients.
Inhabit
ساکن شدن
Many wild animals inhabit the woods.
Initiate
بنیاد نهادن
Intellectuals have initiated a debate on terrorism.
Inmate
زندانی
Someone who is being kept in a prison
Inn
مسافرخانه
Also, We're staying at the Holiday Inn.
Innocent
بیگناه
The court found him innocent and he was released.
Innovation
ابداع
We need to encourage innovation in industry.
Inordinate
بیشمار
Testing is taking up an inordinate amount of teachers' time.
Insignificant
ناچیز
You realize that your problems are insignificant in comparison.
Inspire
الهام بخشیدن
I hope this success will inspire you to greater efforts.
Instant
لحظه/لحظه ای
System that provides instant access to client information
Instinct
غریزه
Animals have a natural instinct for survival.
Insulate
ایزوله کردن
The royal family tried to insulate him from the prying eyes of the media.
Integrate
توام کردن
Colorful illustrations are integrated into the text.
Intensify
تشدید شدن
In June the civil war intensified.
Intentionally
عمداً
I did trip him, but it wasn't intentional.
Interpret
(تفسیر/ترجمه) کردن
They spoke good Spanish, and promised to interpret for me.
Interrogation
بازجویی
The police interrogated the suspect for several hours.
Intervene
مداخله کردن
The army will have to intervene to prevent further fighting.
Intolerable
غیر قابل تحمل
Caring for an elderly relative can become an intolerable burden.
Intrigue
دسیسه کردن
While King was abroad, the barons had been intriguing against him.
Intrinsic
ذاتی
The intrinsic interest of the subject
Intrude
سرزده وارد شدن
Employers should not intrude into the private lives of their employees.
Inundate
غرق شدن
After the broadcast, we were inundated with requests for more info.
Invest
سرمایه گذاری کردن
He had invested heavily (=invested a lot of money) in the bond market.
Irritability
کج خلقی
Jo was tired, irritable, and depressed.
Issue
منتشر کردن
We should raise the issue of discrimination with the council.
Itch
خاریدن
The label on this shirt itches me.
Jagged
دندانه دار
the jagged rocks of St. Savior's Point
Jeopardize
به خطر انداختن
Large-scale military offensives jeopardize the UN peace process
Jest
شوخی کردن
I wasn't sure whether to treat her words as a jest.
Jolly
خوشحال
Everybody was in a very relaxed and jolly mood.
Justify
توجیه کردن
How can we justify spending so much money on arms?
Juvenile
جوان
A very juvenile sense of humor
Lame
چلاق
She gave some lame excuse about missing the bus.
Lash
شلاق
Oliver lashed the horses to go faster.
Lasting
ماندنی
The reforms will bring lasting benefits.
Launch
اقدام کردن
The press launched a vicious attack on the President.
Leak
رخنه کردن
civil servants who leak information to the press
Leap
جست و خیز کردن
She leapt to her feet (=stood up quickly) and started shouting.
Legend
افسانه
He legend of St George and the dragon
Legible
خوانا
Her handwriting was so tiny it was barely legible.
Legitimate
قانونی
That's a perfectly legitimate question.
Lentil
عدس
A small round seed like a bean, dried and used for food
Leopard
پلنگ
A large animal of the cat family, with yellow fur and black spots
Let
اجاره کردن
We let the smaller studios out to local artists.
Lettuce
کاهو
A round vegetable with thin green leaves eaten raw in salads
Liberty
آزادی
Struggles for political liberty
Limber
انعطاف پذیر
Able to move and bend easily
Lime
لیمو ترش
To add lime to soil to control acid
Limp
لنگیدن
Moreno limped off the field with a foot injury.
Linger
باقی ماندن
A taste that lingers in your mouth
Literature
ادبیات
He has read many of the major works of literature.
Loaf
قرص نان/وقت گذراندن
A loaf of bread/ They spend all day loafing around on street corners.
Loch
دریاچه
Loch Ness
Lounge
لمیدن/محل استراحت
Nathan was lounging on the grass bank outside the cottage.
Lubricate
روان کردن
Lubricate all moving parts with grease.
Lukewarm
ولگرم
His idea got only a lukewarm response from the committee.
Luminous
درخشان
Her large dark eyes were almost luminous.
Lunatic
مجنون
A lunatic runs this hotel!
Magnificent
مجلل
The twelve-mile coastline has magnificent scenery.
Magnitude
بزرگی
An increase of this order of magnitude
Maim
معلول کردن
Landmines still kill or maim about 300 people every month.
Majestic
با شکوه
This lovely village is surrounded by majestic mountain scenery.
Maniac
مجنون
He leapt into the car and drove like a maniac to the hospital.
Manipulate
بامهارت انجام دادن
software designed to store and manipulate data
Masculine
مردانه
She has a very masculine voice.
Masterpiece
شاهکار
Mary was 18 when she wrote the horror masterpiece 'Frankenstein'.
Matrimony
ازدواج
They were joined together in holy matrimony.
Mature
بالغ
Laura is very mature for her age.
Meanwhile
ضمنا
The flight will be announced soon. Meanwhile, please remain seated.
Meddle
دخالت بیجا کردن
He accused the US of meddling in China's internal affairs.
Mediocre
متوسط
I thought the book was pretty mediocre.
Meditate!
تفکر کردن
She sat quietly, meditating on the day's events.
Menace
تهدید
That man's a menace to society. He should be locked away.
Merchant
بازرگان
the son of a wealthy merchant
Merit
شایستگی
All students are selected solely on merit.
Mill
آسیاب
All our flours are milled using traditional methods.
Minuscule
خیلی کوچک
A minuscule amount of food
Minute
(نکته)ریز
She studied the letter minutely.
Miraculous
معجزه آسا
They had a miraculous escape when their car plunged into a river.
Mirage
سراب
The oasis is just a mirage.
Miserly
خسیس
Old Crum Wallis won't notice I've had more than his miserly allowance.
Moderate
معتدل کردن
The students moderated their demands.
Modest
با حیا
He was always modest about his role in the Everest expedition.
Molest
آزارکردن
Men who molest young boys
Monarch
پادشاه
The old monarchical system
Monument
مقبره
He erected a monument on the spot where his daughter was killed.
Morgue
مرده خانه
This place is like a morgue.
Morsel
لقمه
Birds searching for tasty morsels
Mortal
فانی
Her father's death reminded her that she was mortal.
Mourn
سوگواری کردن
Hundreds of people gathered to mourn the slain president.
Muddle
گیج یا درهم کردن
Someone's muddled up all the papers on my desk.
Multitude
جمعیت زیاد
I had never seen such a multitude of stars before.
Municipal
وابسته به شهرداری
the municipal waste dump
Muscular
عضلانی
She was fast and strong, with a slender, muscular body.
Mutton
گوشت گوسفند
the meat from a sheep
Mutual
دو طرفه
Mutual respect is necessary for any partnership to work.
Mythology
اساطیر/اسطوره
The mythology of the Persians
Naked
لخت
They found the body lying half naked in the grass.// the naked eye
Nap
چُرت زدن
I usually take a nap after lunch.
Narcotic
مخدر
the narcotics trade
Narrate
داستان گفتن
A wildlife film narrated by David.
Navy blue
آبی تیره
Very dark blue
Necessity
ضرورت
She saw books as a necessity, not a luxury.
Neglect
غفلت کردن
a neglected garden
Negligible
بی اهمیت
The damage done to his property was negligible.
Negro
سیاه پوست
A word for a black person, which is now usually considered offensive
Nest
اشیانه
In May the females build a nest and lay their eggs.
Neutral
بی طرف
I always tried to remain neutral when they started arguing.
Nevertheless
با وجود این
What you said was true. It was, nevertheless, a little unkind.
Nimble
چالاک
A nimble climber
Noble
نجیب
It's very noble of you to spend all your weekends helping the old folk.
Nominal
ناچیز
A nominal charge is made for use of the tennis courts.
Nominate
معرفی کردن
Ferraro was the first woman to be nominated for the job of vice president.
Notion
نظریه
She had only a vague notion of what she wanted to do.
Nourish
غذادادن
a well nourished baby
Novel
تازه
What a novel idea!
Nuisance
مایه آزار
The dogs next door are a real nuisance.
Numb
بی حس
The anesthetic made his whole face go numb.
Oath
سوگند
The president took the oath of office
Obedient
متواضع
citizens who are obedient to the law
Obesity
مرض چاقی
when someone is very fat in a way that is unhealthy
Obligation
وظیفه
Employers have an obligation to treat all employees equally.
Oblige
مجبور کردن
The minister was obliged to report at least once every six months.
Observant
هوشیار/با مراعات
Supervisors are trained to be observant.
Observe
مشاهده کردن
It was observed that 40 percent of patients had high blood pressure.
Observer
ناظر
The UN sent observers to the peace talks.
Obstacle
مانع/گیر
Women still have to overcome many obstacles to gain equality.
Obstinate
لجوج
an obstinate refusal to obey
Obstruct
مسدود کردن
The column obstructed our view of the stage.
Occasionally
گهگاه
We only see each other very occasionally
Occupant
ساکن
The furniture had been left by the previous occupants.
Occurrence
رویداد / واقعه
Laughter was a rare occurrence in his classroom.
Odor
رایحه
The faint odor of damp
Offender
متخلف
Community punishment is used for less serious offenders.
Olive
زیتون
A deep yellowish green color
Omit
جاانداختن
Please don't omit any details, no matter how trivial they may seem.
On parole
با قول شرف آزاد شدن
He was released on parole after serving two years.
Oncoming
روی دهنده
He crashed into an oncoming car.
Ongoing
در حال پیشرفت
Ongoing negotiations
Opponent
حریف
Even his political opponents admire him.
Opportunity
فرصت
This is an ideal opportunity to save money on a holiday to Crete.
Oppression
ستم
They suffered years of political oppression.
Opt
برگزیدن
We finally opted for the wood finish.
Ornament
دکوری/زیورکردن
a shelf covered with books and ornaments
Oust
برکنار کردن
The Communists were finally ousted from power.
Outing
گردش در بیرون
an outing to the beach
Outlandish
بیگانه وار
Her story seemed so outlandish.
Outlaw
غیر قانونی دانستن
The bill would have outlawed several types of guns.
Outlook
چشم انداز
He's got a good outlook on life.
Outstanding
واریز نشده
extremely good =>an outstanding example of a 13th century castle
Oval
بیضی
an oval mirror
Overgrown
بچه وار/پوشیده از گیاه
Stop acting like an overgrown schoolboy.
Overlook
مسلط/چشم پوشی کردن
Our room overlooks the ocean.
Overt
معلوم/آشکار
an overt attempt to silence their political opponents
Overtake
سبقت گرفتن
Never try to overtake on a bend.
Overturn
واژگون کردن
Leslie jumped to her feet, overturning her chair.
Owl
جغد
A bird with large eyes that hunts at night
Pace
قدم
He took a pace towards the door.
Pacify
آرام کردن
'You're right,' Rita said, in order to pacify him.
Panic
وحشت
a feeling of sheer panic
Partial
جزئی
A partial solution to traffic congestion in Oxford
Partial to
علاقمند
I'm very partial to cream cakes.
Partisan
متعصب/طرفدار
British newspapers are highly partisan.
Passion
اشتیاق
His eyes were burning with passion.
Pastime
سرگرمی
Reading was her favorite pastime.
Patriotic
میهن پرست
I'm not very patriotic.
Patrol
پاسداری کردن
Armed guards patrolled the grounds.
Pauper
فقیر
Someone who is very poor
Pave
سنگفرش یا آسفالت کردن
The city centre streets are paved with dark local stone.
Payee
گیرنده وجه
the person or organization to whom money, must be paid
Peach
هلو
a peaches and cream complexion
Peacock
طاووس
a large bird, has long blue and green tail feathers
Peasant
دهاتی/رعیت
Most villagers are peasant farmers.
Pedestrian
پیاده/عادی
a painting that is pedestrian and unimaginative
Penalize
جریمه کردن
Two students were penalized very differently for the same offence.
Pending
در طی
Sales of the drug have been stopped, pending further research.
Penetrate…
نفوذ کردن
Sunlight barely penetrated the dirty windows.
Pension
حقوق بازنشستگی
At what age can you start drawing your pension?
Perceive
دریافتن
That morning, he perceived a change in France's mood.
Peril
خطر
They put their own lives in peril to rescue their friends.
Perish
هلاک شدن
Hundreds perished when the ship went down.
Permanence
دوام
He gave up a permanent job in order to freelance.
Permissive
آسان گیر
parents who are too permissive
Pernicious
زیان آور
the pernicious effects of poverty
Perpetual
همیشگی
a little girl with a perpetual smile
Persistent
مصر
Persistent offenders face a prison sentence.
Perspire
عرق کردن
Willie was perspiring heavily.
Pesticide
حشره کش
a chemical substance used to kill insects
Petition
دادخواست
They wanted me to sign a petition against experiments on animals.
Phenomenal
فوق العاده
the phenomenal success of computer games in recent years
Philanthropic
کمک بشر دوستانه
a philanthropic person or institution gives money and help to people
Physician
پزشک
formal especially American English a doctor
Pierce
سوراخ کردن
Pierce small holes in the base of the pot with a hot needle.
Pile
توده/تپه کردن
The room was piled high with boxes
Pioneer
پیشقدم
John Whitney was a pioneer of computer animation.
Placid
آرام/متین
The lake was placid and still under the moonlight.
Plate
بشقاب
a beautiful necklace, plated with 22 carat gold
Plaza
میدان
A public square or market place surrounded by buildings
Plea
درخواست
The parents made an emotional plea to their child's kidnappers.
Pledge
قول
the government's pledge to make no deals with terrorists
Plentiful
فراوان
a plentiful supply of food
Pliers
عمبر دست
a pair of pliers
Plot
طرح/توطئه کردن
a plot against the king
Plunge
غوطه ورساختن
Her car swerved and plunged off the cliff.
Ponder
تفکر کردن
He continued to ponder the problem as he walked home.
Porch
ایوان
an entrance covered by a roof outside the front door of a house
Porcupine
خارپشت
an animal with long, sharp parts growing all over its back and sides
Portray
توصیف کردن
Romantic artists portrayed nature as wild and powerful.
Possession
دارایی
We didn't take possession the car until a few days after the auction.
Potent
نیرومند
A good company pension scheme remains a potent weapon for attracting staff.
Pour
ریختن
Smoke was pouring out of the upstairs windows.
Practical
کاربردی
a practical way of achieving greater efficiency
Precaution
احتیاط
The traffic barriers were put there as a safety precaution.
Precede
مقدم بودن
Lunch will be preceded by a short speech from the chairman.
Precedent
سابقه(کاری)
UN involvement in the country's affairs would set a dangerous precedent.
Precious
گرانبها
planes delivering precious supplies of medicine and food
Preconception
پیش فرض/عقیده
I had the same preconceptions about life in South Africa that many people have.
Preface
پیشگفتار
The book is prefaced by a quotation from Faulkner.
Prejudice
تبعیض/پیش داوری
Women still face prejudice in the workplace.
Preoccupation
اشتغال
Their main preoccupation was how to feed their families.
Presume
فرض کردن
'Are his parents still alive?' 'I presume so.'
Prevalent
شایع
The prevalence of deafness in older age groups
Priest
کشیش
someone who is specially trained to perform religious duties
Prime
اماده کردن
Did you prime her with what to say?
Prior to
قبل از
All the arrangements should be completed prior to your departure.
Probe
کاوش کردن
I don't want to probe too deeply into your personal affairs.
Proclaim
اظهار داشتن
The President proclaimed the republic's independence.
Profession
شغل(حرفه ای)
Some students enter other professions such as arts administration.
Proficiency
مهارت
a high level of proficiency in English
Profit
سود
They sold their house at a healthy profit.
Profound
عمیق/زیاد
Tolstoy's experiences of war had a profound effect on his work.
Progression
پیشرفت/تصاعد
the natural progression of the disease
Progressive
پیشرفت خواه
A progressive administration
Prominent
مهم/برجسته
The World Cup will have a prominent place on the agenda.
Prompt
موجب شدن
What prompted you to buy that suit?
Prone
مستعد(به کاربد)
Kids are all prone to eat junk food.
Prop
نگه داشتن(باجک یاتکیه)
He propped his bike against a tree.
Prophecy
غیبگویی
The prophecy that David would become king was fulfilled.
Prophesy
غیبگویی کردن
He prophesied that a flood would cover the earth.
Prophet
پیغمبر
the prophet Elijah
Proportion
نسبت/تناسب
The proportion of women graduates has increased in recent years.
Proposal
پیشنهاد
the government's proposals for regulation of the industry
Prosecute
پیگرد کردن
The company is to be prosecuted under the Health and Safety Act.
Prosperity
موفقیت مالی وغیره
A time of economic prosperity
Provisional
موقت
We accept provisional bookings by phone.
Provocation
تحریک
She claims that Graham attacked her without any provocation.
Provoke
تحریک کردن
The proposal provoked widespread criticism.
Publicity
تبلیغات
It's important to gain good publicity for the school.
Purify
پاک سازی
chemicals used to purify the water
Purple
زرشکی
A dark color that is a mixture of red and blue
Purposefully
هدفمندانه
A purposeful and consistent foreign policy
Pursue
تعقیب قانونی کردن
A campaign promise to pursue policies that will help the poor
Put out
خاموش کردن
The rescue services are still trying to put out the fires.
Pyramid
هرم
At the bottom of the pyramid are the poor.
Quadruple
چهار برابر
Food prices quadrupled during the war.
Quarrel
نزاع
Jacob left after a quarrel with his wife.
Quarter
یک چهارم
A quarter of a mile
Queer
عجیب/مختل کردن
She gave a queer laugh.
Quench
فرونشاندن
We stopped at a small bar to quench our thirst.
Questionnaire
پرسشنامه
All staff was asked to fill in a questionnaire about their jobs.
Quota
سهمیه
The government has imposed quotas on the export of timber.
Quote
نقل قول کردن
She quoted from a newspaper article.
Radiant
درخشان
She looked radiant in a white silk dress.
Radical
طرفدار/ایده نو
radicals on the extreme left wing of the party
Rage
خشم
Just then, she heard Mr. Evan's bellow of rage.
Rash
عجول
Don't go making any rash decisions about your future!
Rave
جنگجال کردن
He was still ranting and raving the next morning.
Readily
آزادانه
Jack readily agreed to help.
Realm
قلمرو
an idea that belongs in the realm of science fiction
Recede
کناره گرفتن
The pain in his head gradually receded.
Receipt
رسید
Keep your receipt in case you want to bring it back.
Recession
رکود
the economic recession of the early 1980s
Recipe
دستورپخت
A recipe for tomato soup
Recipient
دریافت کننده
he recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
Reckless
بی پروا
He was accused of causing death by reckless driving.
Recline
لمیدن
A solitary figure was reclining on the grass.
Reconcile
آشتی دادن/تطبیق دادن
The possibility remains that the two theories may be reconciled.
Recreation
تفریح
His only recreations are drinking beer and watching football.
Redeem
از گرو درآوردن
He finally redeemed his watch from the pawnbroker.
Reform
بازسازی کردن
plans to radically reform the tax system
Refrain
خودداری کردن
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Refreshment
نوشابه
Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Refusal
سرپیچی
His refusal to pay the fine got him into even more trouble.
Regret
پشیمان شدن
I've never regretted the decision.
Rehabilitate
مرمت کردن
A special unit for rehabilitating stroke patients
Reign
سلطنت کردن
George VI reigned from 1936 to 1952.
Relic
اثر باستانی
Roman relics found in a field
Relief
آسودگی
I felt a huge surge of relief and happiness.
Relieve
تسلی دادن
Programs aimed at relieving unemployment
Relinquish
ترک کردن
Stultz relinquished control to his subordinate.
Reluctant
بی میل
Maddox was reluctant to talk about it.
Remark
اظهار کردن
The Senator denied making the remark.
Remarkable
قابل توجه
It's a remarkable achievement for the company.
Remedy
علاج/چاره
The program is one remedy for discrimination.
Renown
شهرت
He achieved some renown as a football player.
Repetitious
تکراری
repetitious work
Reproach
سرزنش کردن
He publicly reproached his son for his behavior.
Repulse
دفع کردن
Government troops repulsed an attack by rebel forces.
Repulsive
دافع/متنفرکننده
Many people find slugs repulsive.
Reputation
شهرت/اعتبار
In her last job she acquired a reputation as a troublemaker.
Requisite
مورد نیاز
He lacks the requisite qualifications.
Resemblance
شباهت
The resemblance between Susan and her sister was remarkable.
Resent
منزجر شدن
Paul resented the fact that Carol didn't trust him.
Resentful
منزجر/بی میل
She felt resentful at not being promoted.
Resign
استعفا دادن
She resigned from the government last week.
Resilient
انعطاف پذیر
The company proved remarkably resilient during the recession.
Resist
مانع شدن
The proposal was strongly resisted by the police.
Resolution
نیت/تجزیه
Carol made a resolution to work harder at school.
Retain
نگه داشتن
You have the right to retain possession of the goods.
Retina
شبکیه
the area at the back of your eye that receives light
Retreat
عقب نشینی کردن
The flood waters are slowly retreating.
Retrieve
بازیافتن
It took four days to retrieve all the bodies from the crash.
Revenge
انتقام گرفتن
The terrorist group is still looking to revenge itself on its attackers.
Revise
اصلاح کردن
The college has revised its plans because of local objections.
Revive
زنده کردن
Local people have decided to revive this centuries-old tradition.
Revolt
شورش
The prime minister is now facing a revolt by members of his own party.
Rid
پاکسازی
A promise to rid the country of nuclear weapons
Ridge
خط الراس/لبه کوه
We made our way carefully along the ridge.
Rifle
جستجو برای دزدیدن
The killer had rifled his wallet and stolen £200.
Rigid
سفت وسخت
rigid and authoritarian methods of education
Rinse
با آب شستن
Rinse the vegetables under a cold tap.
Riot
آشوب
Police in bullet-proof vests and carrying riot shields
Rite
مراسم
Ancient fertility rites
Rival
رقیب
He finished 39 seconds ahead of his main rival.
Roam
پرسه زدن
Chickens and geese roam freely in the back yard.
Robust
قوی هیکل
A robust man of six feet four
Rough
زبر
We were bumping over the rough ground.
Rudimentary
ابتدایی
Gradually, I acquired a rudimentary knowledge of music.
Rumor
شایعه
I've heard all sorts of rumors about him and his secretary.
Rush
کاری را تند انجام دادن
I rushed to pack my suitcase before she came back.
Sacred
مقدس
the miraculous powers of sacred relics
Sacrifice
قربانی یا فدا کردن
A Labor government chose to sacrifice defense for welfare.
Salute
سلام نظامی
The men jumped to their feet and saluted.
Saucepan
ماهی تابه
Heat the oil and garlic in a large saucepan.
Saucer
نعلبکی
A delicate china cup and saucer
Scald
سوزاندن (با مایع)
Don't scald yourself with that kettle!
Scalding
داغ
A bowl of scalding water
Scar
زخم/زخم داشتن
Her mental scars will take time to heal.
Scatter
پراکنده کردن
The flowers fell and scattered on the ground.
Scenic
مناظر
A region of scenic beauty
Scholar
دانشور
the great Dutch scholar Erasmus
Scorch
بطور سطحی سوختن
The walls had been blackened and scorched by fire.
Scorn
مسخره کردن
Many women scorn the use of make-up.
Scowl
اخم کردن
Patrick scowled, but did as he was told.
Seal
مهروموم کردن/فک
He wrote the address and sealed the envelope.
Sear
داغ کردن
The image was seared into his brain.
Seize
توقیف کردن
Suddenly he seized my hand.
Seldom
به ندرت
Karen had seldom seen him so angry.
Selective
بهگزین
We're very selective about what we let the children watch.
Self conscious
خجالتی
Teenagers are often very self-conscious about their appearance.
Serpent
مار بزرگ
A snake, especially a large one
Servitude
بردگی
the condition of being a slave or being forced to obey someone else
Session
دوره/جلسه
A training session for teachers about computers
Sewage
فاضلاب
Chlorine is used in sewage treatment.
Sheltered
دارای حفاظ
I had led a sheltered life and had never met prejudice before.
Shepherd
چوپان/هدایت کردن
The tour guides shepherded the rest of the group onto the bus.
Shiver
لرزیدن
She shivered with fear and anger.
Shriek
جیغ زدن
They were dragged from their homes, shrieking and weeping.
Shrill
صدای تند و زیر
'That's not true,' she protested in a shrill voice.
Shrink
آب رفتن
I'm worried about washing that shirt in case it shrinks.
Sightseeing
گردش
She swam and sunbathed, went sightseeing and relaxed.
Sincere
بی ریا
Please accept my sincere apologies.
Singular
تک/فوق العاده
I wondered why she was behaving in so singular a fashion.
Sinister
شوم
There was something sinister about Mr. Scott's death.
Skim
کف گیری/توجه سطحی
After simmering the meat, skim the fat from the surface.
Slender
باریک
The company only has a slender hope of survival.
Slight
مقدار ناچیز
'Did he mind lending you the car?' 'Not in the slightest.'
Slipper
کفش راحتی
A light soft shoe that you wear at home
Slope
شب دار
A gentle (=not steep) slope
Sloppy
درهم و برهم
Ann was dressed in a sloppy brown sweater.
Snail
حلزون
Traffic was moving at a snail's pace.
Sneer
استهزا
'Is that your best outfit?' he sneered.
Snub
کم محلی کردن
The boys who had snubbed her in high school
Soar
بلند پرواز کردن
She watched the dove soar above the chestnut trees.
Solitary
تنها
the solitary goal of the match
Somewhat
تا حدودی
The price is somewhat higher than I expected.
Soothe
آرام کردن
Lucy soothed the baby by rocking it in her arms.
Spacious
جادار
A spacious living area
Span
طول/ردشدن
It'll be difficult to hire that many new staff in such a short time span.
Sparkle
درخشیدن
The crystal chandelier sparkled.
Spawn
تخم ریزو زیاد(حشره)
New technology has spawned new business opportunities.
Sphere
حدود فعالیت/کُره
Television's increasing role in the political sphere
Spiritual
روانی
Painting helps fill a spiritual need for beauty.
Spit
تف/تف کردن
Nick rolled down his window and spat.
Spontaneous
خودبخود
My spontaneous reaction was to run away.
Sporadic
تک وتوک
There has been sporadic violence downtown.
Squander
اسراف و تلف کردن
The home team squandered a number of chances in the first half.
Squirrel
سنجاب
By December I had $300 squirreled away.
Stab
خنجر زدن
She had been stabbed in the chest repeatedly.
Stationary
ساکن
How did you manage to drive into a stationary vehicle?
Stationery
لوازم تحریر
A letter on hotel stationery
Stead
عوض/مفیدبودن
His years of training were standing him in good stead.
Steady
مداوم
Paul is making steady progress.
Steer
هدایت کردن
Joel steered Don and Louise towards the backyard.
Steward
مباشر
Kissinger was now chief steward of US foreign policy.
Stir
تکون خوردن
He hadn't stirred from his chair all morning.
Stoppage
اعتصاب کار
A work stoppage by government employees
Straggle
پراکنده شدن
Unpainted wooden buildings straggle along the main road out of town.
Stray
سرگردان
Her eyes strayed to the clock.
Stream
ساطع کردن
The first rays of morning sunlight streamed through the open doorway.
Stretch
منبسط شدن
Ann stretched across the couch and grabbed the phone.
Striking
زننده/قابل توجه
A dark man with striking features
Strip
لخت کردن
Terry stripped down to her bra and pants.
Struggle
تقلا کردن
Millions of people are struggling for survival.
Subside
فروکش کردن
Simon waited until the laughter subsided.
Subsidize
کمک هزینه کردن
The government heavily subsidizes farming.
Substantial
قابل توجه
We have the support of a substantial number of parents.
Substitute
جانشین
Germany brought on a substitute at half time.
Successive
پی در پی
The team has had five successive victories.
Suffer
رنج کشیدن
Mary's suffering from ill health at the moment.
Suffocate
خفه کردن
The animal seizes its prey by the throat and suffocates it to death.
Suicide
خود کشی کردن
My mother attempted suicide on many occasions.
Summit
قله/سران
A five-nation summit meeting
Summon
احضار کردن
The president summoned Taylor to Washington.
Superficial
سطحی
Even a superficial inspection revealed serious flaws.
Superstition
خرافات
the old superstition that walking under a ladder is unlucky
Supposedly
به گماناً
Richard was supposedly a tall, dark-eyed handsome man.
Supposition
تصور
The police are acting on the supposition that she took the money.
Suppress
مانع شدن
Harry could scarcely suppress a smile.
Surpass
پیش افتادن
With this painting he has surpassed himself.
Surplus
زیادی
Any surplus can be trimmed away.
Survivor
باز مانده
Emergency help is needed for survivors of the earthquake.
Suspect
مظنون شدن
She strongly suspected he was lying to her.
Suspicious
ظنین/مشکوک
His reluctance to answer my questions made me suspicious.
Sustain
تحمل کردن
Two of the fire-fighters sustained serious injuries.
Sustained
طولانی مدت
A period of sustained economic development
Swamp
باتلاق
the soft, swampy ground
Swarm
هجوم اوردن
Photographers were swarming around the princess.
Swift
سریع
She shot a swift glance at Paul.
Sword
شمشیر
A weapon with a long pointed blade and a handle
Tact
تدبیر
With great tact, Suzy persuaded her to apologize.
Tale
حکایت
A book of old Japanese folk tales
Tame
رام کردن
The Prime Minister managed to tame the trade unions.
Tangerine
نارنگی
A bright orange color
Tangible
ملموس
He has no tangible evidence of John's guilt.
Tedious
کسل کننده
The work was tiring and tedious.
Temper
معتدل کردن
The heat in this coastal town is tempered by cool sea breezes.
Temperate
معتدل
A type of weather or a part of the world that is never very hot or very cold
Tempest
طوفان
Haley dismissed the lawsuit as a tempest in a teapot.
Tempt
وسوسه کردن
It would take a lot of money to tempt me to quit this job.
Tender
تقدیم کردن/ملایم
As company secretary, you must tender the proposal.
Tension
فشار
The tension was becoming unbearable, and I wanted to scream.
Terrific
فوق العاده/عظیم
The actress who played the lawyer was terrific.
Terrifying
وحشتناک
It was 30 years before he told anyone of his terrifying experience.
The aged
سالمندان
The care of children and the aged
Thorough
سر تا سر
The doctor gave him a thorough check-up.
Threaten
تهدید کردن
Then he became angry and threatened that he would go to the police.
Thrifty
صرفه جو
hardworking, thrifty people
Throw
پرتاب کردن
He threw his shirt to someone in the crowd.
Thrust
چپوندن
He thrust me roughly towards the door.
Tilt
کج کردن
My mother tilted her head and smiled.
Toil
زحمت کشیدن
I've been toiling away at this essay all weekend.
Tolerate
مدارا کردن
We simply will not tolerate vigilante groups on our streets.
Torment
عذاب دادن
Seth was tormented by feelings of guilt.
Torrent
سیل
After five days of heavy rain the Telle river was a raging torrent
Torture
شکنجه
He died after five days of excruciating torture.
Tow
بکسل کردن
The ship had to be towed into the harbor.
Toxic
سمّی
Fumes from a toxic waste dump
Traffic jam
گره ترافیکی
We were stuck in a traffic jam for two hours.
Tragedy
مصیبت
It's a tragedy to see so much talent going to waste.
Traitor
خائن
A politician who turned traitor to the government
Tranquility
آسایش
the tranquility of the Tuscan countryside
Transmit
عبور دادن
The system transmits information over digital phone lines.
Treason
خیانت
Richter is accused of committing treason against the state.
Tremendous
مهیب/عظیم
She was making a tremendous effort to appear calm.
Trifling
ناچیز
A trifling sum
Triumph
پیروزی
Winning the championship is a great personal triumph.
Tumult
همهمه
I could simply not be heard in the tumult.
Tutor
معلم
The children were educated at home by a succession of tutors.
Twin
جفت
The twins are now eight months old.
Tyrant
ستمگر
The country had long been ruled by tyrants.
Unaccustomed
خالص
A country boy, unaccustomed to city ways
Unanimous
متفق القول
It was decided by a unanimous vote that the school should close.
Unbiased
بی غرضانه
We aim to provide a service that is balanced and unbiased.
Unconscious
بیهوش
She was found alive but unconscious.
Underdog
توسری خور
Crowds often feel sympathy for the underdog.
Underestimate
دست کم /…گرفتن
We underestimated how long it would take to get there.
Underneath
در زیر
Her blonde hair was hidden underneath a baseball cap.
Understate
دست کم گرفتن
The press has tended to understate the extent of the problem.
Unearth
از زیر خاک درآوردن
In one shop, I unearthed a wonderful collection of 1920s toys.
Uneasy
نگران
90% of those questioned felt uneasy about nuclear power.
Uneventful
بدون حادثه
Annie led a quiet uneventful life.
Unforeseen
پیش بینی نشده
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the play has been cancelled.
Unify
متحد کردن
Strong support for the war has unified the nation.
Unless
حتی اگر
Unless some extra money is found, the theatre will close.
Unlikely
غیر محتمل
Donna might be able to come tomorrow, but it's very unlikely.
Unlit
تاریک
An unlit stairway
Unravel
(گره )بازکردن/حل کردن
Detectives are still trying to unravel the mystery surrounding his death.
Unwarranted
بی دلیل
Unwarranted interference
Upbringing
پرورش
Mike had had a strict upbringing.
Upholstery
پرده و رویه
Material used to cover chairs
Upright
عمودی/درستکار
He chimpanzee stood upright and grasped the bars of its cage.
Urge
برانگیختن
He urged that a referendum should be held by December.
Utensil
ظروف آشپزخانه
kitchen utensils
Utilize
به کارزدن
We must consider how best to utilize what resources we have.
Utter
گفتن
Cantor nodded without uttering a word.
Vague
مبهم
Julia was vague about where she had been and what she had been doing.
Vain
بیهوده
The young mother died in a vain attempt to save her drowning son.
Valor
شجاعت
medals awarded for valor
Vandal
خرابگر
someone who deliberately damages things, especially public property
Vanish
نا پدید شدن
She seemed to have just vanished into thin air.
Vast
وسیع
The government will have to borrow vast amounts of money.
Vehement
غضبناک
Despite vehement opposition, the Act became law.
Vein
سیاه رگ
She felt the blood racing through her veins as they kissed.
Ventilate
تحویه کردن
A well-ventilated kitchen
Venture
ریسک کردن
children who lack the confidence to venture into libraries
Verdict
رای هیئت منصفه
After a week the jury had still not reached a verdict.
Verity
حقیقت
the eternal verities of life
Verse
شعر
Written in verse, the play was set in the Middle Ages.
Vessel
رگ/کشتی
A burst blood vessel
Veteran
کهنه کار
A veteran of the Second World War
Vicinity
مجاورت
The stolen car was found in the vicinity of the station.
Vicious
بیرحم
Keep away from that dog, he can be vicious.
Vigorous
پر زور
Your dog needs at least 20 minutes of vigorous exercise every day.
Villain
شرور
The person or thing that has caused all the trouble in a particular situation
Violet
بنفش
Beautiful violet eyes
Virtually
تقریباً
Virtually all the children come to school by bus.
Vision
رویا / بینایی
Children who are born with poor vision
Vivid
واضح
I've got vivid memories of that summer.
Vocation
حرفه
At 17 she found her true vocation as a writer.
Vulnerable
آسیب پذیر
Children are most vulnerable to abuse within their own home.
Wager
شرطبندی
Stephan wagered all his money on an unknown horse.
Wail
شیون کردن
Somewhere behind them a child began to wail.
Walnut
گردو
A tree that produces this type of nut
Wander
سرگردان بودن
He was found wandering the streets of New York.
Wanton
سرکش
An act of wanton aggression
Wary
محتاط
I'm a bit wary of driving in this fog.
Wasp
زنبور
A thin black and yellow flying insect that can sting you
Weary
خسته
She found Rachel in the kitchen, looking old and weary.
Weave
بافتن
Only a few of the women still weave.
Weird
عجیب
He's a weird bloke.
Well-off
پول داشتن
Many pensioners are less well off than they used to be.
Wharf
اسکله
A structure that is built out into the water so that boats can stop next to it
Whip
شلاق زدن
He whipped the horse into a canter.
Whirl
چرخاندن/گردش تند
His head was whirling with excitement.
Whisper
پچپچ کردن
What are you two whispering about over there?
Widespread
گسترده
There was widespread support for the war.
Wind up
منتج شدن
The President made a statement at the windup of the summit.
Withstand
تاب آوردن
This fabric can withstand steam and high temperatures.
Witticism
بذله گویی
A clever amusing remark
Witty
بذله گو
Laura's very witty.
Wobble
تلو خوردن
Tom stopped, wobbling from the weight of his load.
Woo
جلب لطف کردن
The Party's efforts to woo working class voters
Worn out
کهنه/خسته
A pair of old worn-out walking boots
Worthwhile
ارزنده
We decided to give the money to a worthwhile cause.
Wound
زخم/زخمی کردن
Gunmen killed two people and wounded six others in an attack.
Wrath
خشم
He was scared of incurring his father's wrath.
Wreck
خسارت دیدن
The car was completely wrecked in the accident.
Wretched
بیچاره
The poor, wretched girl
Zenith
اوج / قله
The Roman Empire reached its zenith around the year 100.
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