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when doctors, health departments etc watch an ill person or watch the development of a disease in a population

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surveillance / səˈveɪləns $ sər- / noun [ uncountable ]

+ under surveillance
»> Diane was placed under psychiatric surveillance.

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when the police, army etc watch a person or place carefully because they may be connected with criminal activities

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surveillance / səˈveɪləns $ sər- / noun [ uncountable ]
+ surveillance of
»> 24-hour surveillance of the building
+ under surveillance
(to have sb under surveillance)
»> The police “have had him under surveillance” (= have been watching him ) for months.
»> They were under constant close surveillance day and night.
»> The suspects were “kept under surveillance” .
»> electronic surveillance equipment

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tap

Collocation

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> > > turn on a tap
Run some cold water into the bath before turning on the hot tap.
turn off a tap
I forgot to turn the tap off.
run a tap (= make water flow out of it )
She stood at the sink, running the tap to get a glass of cold water.
a tap is running (= water is flowing out of it )
I think you must have left the tap running.
a tap is dripping (= drops of water are coming out of it )
If the tap is dripping, change the washer.
a running tap Wash the cut under a running tap.
a dripping tap I could hear a dripping tap.
a leaking/leaky tap (= with drops of water coming from the end ) The leaky tap had left a stain in the washbasin.

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the activity of secretly finding out secret information and giving it to a country’s enemies or a company’s competitors
SYN spying

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espionage / ˈespiənɑːʒ / noun [ uncountable ]

> > > a campaign of “industrial espionage” against his main rival
Zakharov, a KGB agent, was charged with espionage.

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formal

something that is necessary before something else can happen or be done

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prerequisite
/ prirekwəzət, prirekwɪzət / noun [ countable ] اسم است

+ prerequisite for/of/to
»> A reasonable proficiency in English is a prerequisite for the course.

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needed for a particular purpose

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requisite / ˈrekwəzət, ˈrekwɪzət /
adjective [ only before noun ] formal صفت است
SYN necessary , required :

> > > He lacks the requisite qualifications.
the requisite evidence needed for a successful prosecution

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a request that is urgent or full of emotion

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plea / pliː / noun
+ plea for
»> a plea for help
»> Caldwell made a plea for donations.
+ plea to
»> The parents made an emotional plea to their child’s kidnappers.
»> He refused the appointment on a plea of illness. (an excuse for something)

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to tell someone your real thoughts and feelings because you trust them

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open your heart (to somebody)
or
pour your heart out
»> It was Lady Holland, his favourite correspondent, to whom he opened his heart.
»> Heather met an old school friend and poured her heart out about her unhappy marriage.

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To say something that is meant to be a secret; to say something in an indiscreet, noisy, or boorish manner.

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open (one’s) big mouth
»> Why did you have to open your big mouth about my crush on Tommy? Why couldn’t you just keep it between us?
»> We would have gotten away with the plan if she hadn’t opened her big mouth!

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To be, or cause someone to be, receptive to or prepared to consider something, such as a topic, idea, opinion, perspective, etc.

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open (one’s) mind (to something)

> > > Being in college really helped open my mind to the huge myriad of beliefs and ideals to which different people around the world adhere.
I know you’re hesitant about seeing a psychic about this, but try opening your mind a bit—you might be pleasantly surprised!

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To see or realize the truth about something

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open (one’s) eyes

> > > The documentary really opened my eyes about the conditions in that country.
Open your eyes, Stan—they’re just using you for cheap labor!

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countryside

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S3W3/ˈkʌntrisaɪd/noun[U]
land that is outside cities and towns
🔺 SYNthe country
➡ The house had lovely views overopen countryside.in the countryside
➡people who live in the countryside
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roundabout

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not simple, direct, or quick:

➡ You took the roundabout way to get here.

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fork

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a place where a road, river, etc. divides into two parts, or either of those two parts:

➡ When you reach a fork in the road turn right.
Take the left-hand fork.

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tyre

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S3(BrE)tire(AmE)/taɪə$taɪr/noun[C]a thick rubber ring that fits around the wheel of a car, bicycle etcI had aflat tyre(=all the air went out of it)on the way home.
➡ Thespare tyre’s in the boot.
⛧ front/rear/back tyre
➡ a punctured front tyre

➡ I’ve got a flat tyre (= the air has gone out of it).
➡ He was driving along the motorway when his tyre burst.
➡ I keep a spare tyre in the back of the car.

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a large carriage pulled by horses and used in the past for carrying passengers

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busCa bus with comfortable seats used for long journeys
🔺 SYNbus
⛧ by coach
➡ We went to Paris by coach.on a coach
➡ She’s going to Grimsby on a coach.
➡ acoach tripto ScotlandThe restaurant was full ofcoach parties(=groups of people travelling together on a coach).

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sor‧cer‧er

/ˈsɔːsrə$ˈsɔːrsrər/noun[C]

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a man in stories who uses magic and receives help from evil forces

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play the fool

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To behave comically or playfully, often to amuse others.
➡ Joe never plays the fool—he’s always serious. ➡ If you continue to play the fool, you’re going to have to leave the classroom.

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make a fool (out) of (someone or oneself)

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To do something that makes someone or oneself seem stupid or ridiculous. I’m not going to dance too much at the party because I don’t want to make a fool out of myself in front of my coworkers. I know Greg is only trying to impress Lisa, but he’s making a fool out of himself by telling so many corny jokes. Don’t let him make a fool of you like that—say something back!

⛧ make a fool (out) of someone and make a monkey (out) of someone

to make someone look foolish.
➡ John made a monkey out of himself while trying to make a fool out of Jim.
➡ John made a fool out of himself at the party. Are you trying to make a monkey out of me?

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dazzling

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/ˈdæzlɪŋ/adjective

1)a light that is dazzling is very bright and makes you unable to see properly for a short time

2)very impressive and attractive
➡ a dazzling display of football skills

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invoke

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/ɪnˈvəʊk$-ˈvoʊk/verbT

to use alaw or ruleinordertoachieve something

➡ Police can invoke thelawtoregulateaccessto theseplaces.
➡ The UN threatened to invoke economic sanctions if the talks were broken off.

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torequesthelpfrom someone,especiallyagod, when you wanttoimproveasituation:

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invoke (2)

➡ Theirsacreddanceisperformedto invokeancientgods.

➡ St. Genevieve is often invoked against plagues.

tocallon something or someone, esp.God, forhelp

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to make a particular idea, image, or feeling appear in people’s minds by describing an event or situation, or by talking about a person

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invoke

➡ a painting that invokes images of the Rocky Mountains
➡ During his speech, he invoked the memory of Harry Truman.

➡ to invoke a familiar idea.

to make someone have aparticularfeelingorremember something

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suggested or understood without being stated directly

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im‧pli‧cit
AC/ɪmˈplɪst/adjective

🔺 OPPexplicit
⛧ implicit criticism/threat/assumption
➡ Her words contained an implicit threat.
➡ His statement is being seen as implicit criticism of the work of research laboratories.

⛧ implicit in
➡ Confidentiality is implicit in your relationship with a counselor.

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expressed in a way that is very clear and direct
ex‧pli‧cit AC /ɪkˈsplɪst/ adjective ➡ The contrast could not have been mademore explicit. ➡ explicit knowledge of grammar ➡The kidnappers gave us explicit instructions not to involve the police. ➡Be explicit when you talk about money with your family.explicit about ➡He made the rules without being explicit about them. 🔊 explicit orders (easy to carry out) 🔊 explicit directions (easy to follow)
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language or pictures that are ..... describe or show sex or violence very clearly
explicit ➡ The film contains some very explicit love scenes. ➡ sexually explicit language "explicit language" or "explicit violence" in movies.
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(formal) to explain an idea in detail
explicate /ˈeksplkeɪt/ verb  ➡It is essentially a simple notion, but explicating it is difficult.
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trained to live or work for humans,
domesricated i.e. pets and farm animals. ➡ For centuries humans have believe that dogs are domesticated wolves, but DNA testing reveals that they are in fact a different species. ⛧ Domesticated plants. هم برای حیوان و هم برای گیاه به کار می رود. ⛧ cooking and cleaning are "domestic" chores ⛧ domicile (a building that serves as a home). 🔊 Thus domesticated means an animal tamed to live in your home — or, as some women like to joke, a man. ➡ It will follows a young girl named Adara in her world of warring kingdoms, where domesticated dragons are ridden in battle.
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a situation in which someone receives a lot of attention, especially from newspapers, television etc
limelight / ˈlaɪmlaɪt / noun [ singular, uncountable ] in/out of the limelight >>> Tad loves being in the limelight. >>> The president’s wife wanted to stay out of the limelight. >>> She’s afraid this new actor will “steal the limelight” from her. >>> his few moments of limelight in front of the cameras. --------------- ➡ During the game, VAR was in the limelight for the wrong reason when Mitrovic was pulled down in the area and robbing Serbia of a surefire penalty.
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a lot of attention in newspapers, on television etc
the spotlight ( / ˈspɒtlaɪt $ ˈspɑːt- / noun ) + in/under the spotlight >>> Education is once again under the spotlight. + put/turn the spotlight on something >>> A new report has turned the spotlight on the problem of poverty in the inner cities.
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get/achieve | to get or achieve something that will be permanent, especially after a lot of effort
secure / sɪˈkʊə $ -ˈkjʊr / verb >>> Boyd’s goal secured his team’s place in the Cup Final. + secure a deal/contract >>> The company secured a $20 million contract. >>> Negotiators are still working to secure the hostages’ release. >>> Redgrave won his third Olympic gold medal, and “secured his place in history” .
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( informal) certain to succeed :
surefire / ʃɔfaɪə $ ʃʊrfaɪr / adjective [ only before noun ] >>> Children soon learn that bad behaviour is a "surefire way" of getting attention. >>> a "surefire recipe" for success
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1) two statements that are ..... cannot both be true | 2) .... behaviour, work etc changes too often from good to bad
inconsistent AC / ˌɪnkənˈsɪst ə nt◂ / adjective 1 SYN contradictory OPP consistent : >>> The accounts of the witnesses are inconsistent. >>> His results are inconsistent with our data. inconsistent with >>> His conduct was inconsistent with what is expected of a Congressman. 2 OPP consistent : >>> The team’s performance has been highly inconsistent this season.
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having a very powerful effect or influence on your body or mind; powerful and effective
potent / ˈpəʊt ə nt $ ˈpoʊ- / adjective SYN powerful : >>> potent drugs >>> a potent symbol of oppression >>>Advertising is a potent force in showing smoking as a socially acceptable habit. >>>A good company pension scheme remains a potent weapon for attracting staff. >>>The treaty requires them to get rid of their most potent weapons.
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to gradually make someone or something less strong or effective
undermine / ˌʌndəˈmaɪn $ -ər- / verb [ transitive ] >>> economic policies that threaten to undermine the health care system + undermine sb’s confidence/authority/position/credibility etc >>> The constant criticism was beginning to undermine her confidence.
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confidence (Collocation)
+ have confidence Young teenagers often don’t have a lot of confidence. + be full of confidence The team are full of confidence. + lose (your) confidence He’d been out of work for six months and had lost all his confidence. + give somebody confidence I had really good teachers who gave me a lot of confidence in myself. + boost/increase sb’s confidence (= make someone feel more confident ) One of my stories was published, which really boosted my confidence. + build up sb’s confidence (= gradually increase it ) When you’ve had an accident, it takes a while to build up your confidence again. + undermine sb’s confidence (= gradually reduce it ) His constant criticism was undermining my confidence. + destroy/shatter sb’s confidence When she failed her degree, it shattered her confidence. + a lack of confidence She had always suffered from insecurity and a lack of confidence.