Course 4 : CL From antibiotics to fossil fuels part 3 Flashcards

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utiliser qqch par défaut

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to use smthg as a default

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2
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une surutilisation effrénée

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a rampant overuse

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3
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mettre en évidence

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to evidence

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4
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la rotation des cultures

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crop rotation

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5
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lutte intégrée contre les ravageurs

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Integrated pest management

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6
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IPM

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an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests or their damage through a combination of techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties.

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révolutionner

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To revolutionize [rɛvəˈluːʃəˌnaɪz]

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8
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prix élevé

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Premium price

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9
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dramatique(ment)

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Dramatic(ally)

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10
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smthg that happens suddenly and is very noticeable and surprising. A situation which is exciting and impressive.

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A dramatic change or event e.g. Changes in sea level could have a dramatic effect

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11
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fatal, lethal, deathly, dangerous

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deadly

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12
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inhabited by

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Populated (by)

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13
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US and Canadian (informal): a prospector for oil or ores (minerais) in areas having no proved resources

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wildcatter

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14
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Jeter les bases de qqch

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(Idioms) To lay the foundation for sth

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15
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bénéfique

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beneficial

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16
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to rise, to open, to start

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To dawn e.g. A new era seemed to be about to dawn for the coach and his young team. Pronunciation [do:n]

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to become visible or noticeable.

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(Idioms ) To rear its (ugly) head e.g. The threat of strikes reared its head again this summer

18
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To make something seem confusing

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To obfuscate

19
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déformer, désapprouver, démanteler, désapprécier,…

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To dis-inform to disagree, to dismantle, to dislike, to disapprove of, etc.

20
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to express my dislike or disapproval of smthg

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To object to smthg

21
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une augmentation de (prix)

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An increase in (price)

22
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to try

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to attempt

23
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démettre de ses fonctions, par le vote

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To vote out of office

24
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mauviettes, poules mouillées

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wimps