The Media Flashcards

(49 cards)

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Current affairs

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important political events or other events in society that are happening now

But without the obligation to show current affairs in peak time, it may be pushed into a less attractive slot.

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Baised adjective
ˈbaɪəst

Bias noun verb

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جانب دارانه
تعصب تبعیض کردن

political bias in the press

Several factors could have biased the results of the study.

news reporting that was heavily biased towards the government

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ill-informed

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knowing less than you should about a particular subject

Some employers are ill-informed about education.

For someone who wants to be a journalist, she’s remarkably ill-informed about current affairs.

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Censorship
Noun uncountable

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سانسور
The deliberate removal of sections of a text or film considered to be unsuitable

Censorship can limit freedom of expression and access to information.

The film was banned due to censorship laws in that country.

Social media platforms are often accused of practicing censorship by removing certain posts.

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Censor
Verb noun

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سانسورچی مامور سانسور
سانسور کردن

The information given to the press was carefully censored by the Ministry of Defence.

The censor removed several scenes from the film.

In some countries, censors review all news before it’s released to the public.

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Tabloid

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روزنامه یا مجله عامه‌پسند و کوچکتر که بیشتر روی شایعات، داستان‌های جنجالی و اخبار سرگرمی تمرکز دارد

The story of the celebrity’s breakup was all over the tabloids.
She doesn’t trust the tabloid press because it often exaggerates the truth.
Some tabloids focus more on rumors than facts.

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Controversy noun
Controversial adj

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جدال یا بحث‌برانگیز بودن — اختلاف نظر شدید بین مردم درباره‌ی یک موضوع خاص

The decision to cut down the forest caused a lot of controversy.

There’s always some controversy during election time.

Adjective: بحث برانگیز
The court’s decision was highly controversial.

Banning smoking in public places was a controversial measure.

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exposé

ekˈspəʊzeɪ

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افشاگری – گزارش یا مقاله‌ای که واقعیت پنهانی را برملا می‌کند
A report or story that reveals something

The journalist published an exposé on the illegal activities of the company.

The documentary was an exposé of the fashion industry’s dark side.

Expose to reveal or uncover something

The report exposes the poor working conditions in factories.

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Safeguard

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محافظت / اقدام پیشگیرانه

General محافظ
The seatbelt is a safeguard against injury in car accidents.

There are safeguards in place to protect workers’ rights.

We installed extra safeguards to protect the system from hackers.

The bank introduced safeguards to prevent fraud.

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Speculate verb
Speculation noun
Speculative adjective
speculatively adverb

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حدس زدن
حدس و گمان
حدسی
به طور حدسی

• Verb: Journalists speculate about the cause of the fire.
(خبرنگاران درباره‌ی علت آتش‌سوزی حدس می‌زنند.)
• Noun: There was a lot of speculation about his sudden resignation.
(حدس و گمان‌های زیادی درباره‌ی استعفای ناگهانی او وجود داشت.)
• Adjective: It’s a speculative theory without solid evidence.
(این یک نظریه‌ی حدسی بدون شواهد قوی است.)
• Adverb: He spoke speculatively about future changes in the company.
(او به طور حدسی درباره‌ی تغییرات آینده‌ی شرکت صحبت کرد.

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Inquiry
Noun

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پرس و جو ، استعلام، تحقیق

After public pressure, the news channel demanded an independent inquiry into the police actions.
(پس از فشار عمومی، شبکه‌ی خبری خواستار تحقیق مستقلی درباره‌ی اقدامات پلیس شد.

The journalist’s inquiry uncovered new evidence that had been hidden for years.
(تحقیق روزنامه‌نگار شواهد جدیدی را که سال‌ها پنهان شده بود، آشکار کرد.

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Publicize verb

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public - noun/adjective
(اسم) مردم / (صفت) عمومی
publicize - verb
(فعل) اطلاع‌رسانی کردن، علنی کردن
publicity - noun
(اسم) تبلیغات، توجه عمومی
publication - noun
(اسم) انتشار، نشریه
publish - verb
(فعل) منتشر کردن

Examples for the Word Family:
• Public: The public deserves to know the truth.
(مردم حق دارند حقیقت را بدانند.)
• Publicize: They plan to publicize the new policy next week.
(آن‌ها قصد دارند سیاست جدید را هفته‌ی آینده اطلاع‌رسانی کنند.)
• Publicity: The singer’s scandal got a lot of publicity.
(رسوایی خواننده توجه زیادی را جلب کرد.)
• Publication: The magazine’s first publication was in 1920.
(اولین انتشار این مجله در سال ۱۹۲۰ بود.)
• Publish: He will publish his book next month.
(او کتاب خود را ماه آینده منتشر خواهد کرد.)

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Media hype

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تبلیغات شدید رسانه ای ، بزرگنمایی رسانه ای

Too much publicity, often exaggerated and making things sound better or bigger than they are

Despite all the media hype, the product failed to impress customers.

The celebrity’s wedding received massive media hype around the world.

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Impartial

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Syn: unbiased, fair
Opp: biased
بی طرف منصفانه عادل

We offer impartial advice on tax and insurance.

an impartial observer

We aim to provide a service that is balanced and unbiased.

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Influence on

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Something/someone has a /is ia influence on someone/sth

The media has a strong influence on public opinion.

Her parents had a big influence on her career choice.

Music is a powerful influence on emotions.

Peer pressure is a strong influence on teenagers.

John’s new friends are a really bad influence on him

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Affect /əˈfekt/

Has an effect on /ɪˈfekt/

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The media affects the way many people think.
The media has a major effect on the way many people think .

Climate change affects the lives of millions of people.
Climate change has a serious effect on the lives of millions of people.

Lack of sleep affects students’ ability to learn.
Lack of sleep has a negative effect on students’ ability to learn.

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In
We use in with printed media

On

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In magazines , in newspapers

On the radio, on television, on screen, on the computer, on the internet,

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Distort verb

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distort
verb
تحریف کردن، کج کردن
The news distorted the facts.
distortion
noun
تحریف، کج‌شدگی
The article was full of distortions.
distorted
adjective
تحریف شده، کج شده
The report gave a distorted view of the situation.

Some newspapers distorted the truth to make the story more exciting.

The media sometimes distorts political events to support a certain viewpoint.

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Informative

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آموزنده

The news report was informative and helped viewers understand the situation better.

I found the article about healthy eating habits really informative.

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Invade

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invade
verb
هجوم آوردن، مداخله کردن
Reporters invaded her privacy.
invasion
noun
هجوم، مداخله
The invasion of privacy angered many celebrities.
invasive
adjective
مزاحم، مداخله‌گر
Some media coverage is too invasive.

Many celebrities complain about the invasive behavior of paparazzi.

The invasion of privacy by the media is a serious problem.

Journalists must be careful not to invade the privacy of individuals when reporting

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Intrude
Intrusion
Intrusive

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• Intrude = فعل (مزاحم شدن)
• Intrusion = اسم (مزاحمت)
• Intrusive = صفت (مزاحم)

Syn: invade

Many celebrities are tired of the constant intrusion into their private lives.
(بسیاری از سلبریتی‌ها از مزاحمت دائمی در زندگی خصوصی خود خسته شده‌اند.

Journalists should avoid intrusive behavior when covering sensitive topics.
(روزنامه‌نگاران باید هنگام پوشش موضوعات حساس از رفتار مزاحم خودداری کنند.

Some reporters intrude too much during personal interviews.

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Pervade verb
Pervasion noun
Pervasive adjective

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فراگیر شدن
گسترش فراگیری
فراگیر

Social media has a pervasive influence on young people’s opinions

Advertising pervades every aspect of our media experience.

The pervasion of fake news is a big issue.

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Sensationalist
Adj/ noun

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هیجان انگیز به صورت اغراق آمیز، جنجالی

sensation -noun
، احساس قوی یا اتفاق هیجان‌انگیز
The news caused a sensation around the country.
sensational - adjective
هیجان‌انگیز، شگفت‌انگیز، اغراق‌آمیز
It was a sensational victory for the team.
sensationalize - verb
اغراق کردن، جنجالی کردن
The media often sensationalizes minor events.
sensationalism - noun
روش اغراق‌آمیز
Sensationalism is a common problem in modern journalism.
sensationalist - noun/adjective
فرد یا شیوه‌ اغراق‌آمیز
The article was written in a sensationalist style.

Many newspapers have been accused of using sensationalist headlines to sell more copies.

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Superficial

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سطحی ظاهری غیرعمیق

Many news programs today offer only a superficial explanation of complex issues.
(امروزه بسیاری از برنامه‌های خبری تنها توضیحی سطحی از مسائل پیچیده ارائه می‌دهند.

Social media often encourages a superficial understanding of important events.

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Catch up
به روز شدن، رسیدن به آخرین اطلاعات, جبران عقب ماندگی * catch up on the news I like to catch up on the news while drinking my morning coffee. * catch up with current events After my vacation, I had to catch up with current events. * catch up on social media She spent an hour catching up on social media. * catch up on headlines I caught up on today’s headlines during my commute. * catch up with the latest developments Reporters are catching up with the latest developments in the case.
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Paparazzi ˌpæpəˈrætsi
Being famous nowadays, simply means that you are in the table a lot, and you are followed by the paparazzi everywhere you go.
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Celebrity culture
فرهنگ شهرت یا فرهنگ سلبریتی ها یعنی توجه زیاد مردم به زندگی، ظاهر، رفتار و کارهای افراد مشهور Social media has made celebrity culture even stronger and more widespread. Although many people love celebrity culture, others believe it makes society focus too much on superficial values.
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Star-struck
هیجان‌زده و شگفت‌زده شدن وقتی یک آدم مشهور را می‌بینی when you meet (or even see) a famous person that you almost don’t know what to say or do. When I met the famous actor, I was completely star-struck and couldn’t even speak! It’s normal to feel star-struck the first time you see a celebrity in real life.
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Household name
نامی که در همه ی خانه ها شناخته شده است ، نام آشنا Well-known Shahram Nazeri is a household name in Iran, meaning almost everyone knows him because of his fame in Persian music. Michael Jackson became a household name due to his incredible talent and global success in music. After years of hard work, the brand Apple has become a household name in technology.
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Crave the limelight
strongly desire attention or fame. Crave اشتیاق داشتن Limelight محل مورد توجه و تماشای عموم As an actor, she doesn’t just enjoy performing; she truly craves the limelight and the applause from the audience. He doesn’t crave the limelight, preferring to stay out of the media and focus on his work quietly. Politicians who crave the limelight often find themselves in the news for controversial reasons.
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Social media sensation
حس شهرت در شبکه های اجتماعی refers to someone who becomes extremely popular or well-known on social media platforms After her dance video went viral, she quickly became a social media sensation with millions of followers. The singer’s new music video became a social media sensation, trending worldwide within hours.
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Short-lived
existing or happening for only a short time Our happiness was short-lived His fame was short-lived, lasting only a few months before people lost interest. The popularity of the movie was short-lived, as audiences quickly lost interest after the release.
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Serves as a role model
Marie curie truly serves as a role model for anyone who wants to follow their dreams
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Rub shoulders with celebrities
meet and spend time with famous people, usually in a casual or social setting. At the film festival, I had the chance to rub shoulders with celebrities and even take a few photos with them.
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flash-in-the-pan fame
refers to fame that is brief and quickly forgotten—someone becomes famous suddenly, but that fame doesn’t last. Social media often creates flash-in-the-pan fame, where influencers go viral and fade just as quickly. The singer enjoyed flash-in-the-pan fame after her viral video, but she struggled to stay in the spotlight.
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Cultivate an online presence
actively build, maintain, and improve your visibility and reputation on the internet Businesses today must cultivate an online presence to reach more customers and stay competitive. As a freelance designer, she worked hard to cultivate an online presence through Instagram and Behance. He cultivated an online presence by regularly posting valuable content and engaging with his audience.
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AI celebrities
refers to virtual personalities or influencers created using artificial intelligence. AI celebrities are gaining millions of followers on Instagram, even though they aren’t real people. Brands are starting to collaborate with AI celebrities to market their products in a futuristic way.
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Privacy invasion
unauthorized intrusion into someone’s personal life or information. Many people worry that smart devices could lead to privacy invasion by collecting too much personal data. Publishing someone’s private photos without their consent is a serious privacy invasion. Intrusion نفوذ فضولی Consent : kənˈsɛnt رضایت موافقت
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Cancel culture
فرهنگ لغو به روندی گفته می‌شود که در آن افراد یا گروه‌هایی به‌خاطر گفته‌ها یا رفتارهایی که توهین‌آمیز، نادرست یا آسیب‌زا تلقی می‌شود، توسط جامعه (به‌ویژه در شبکه‌های اجتماعی) تحریم یا طرد می‌شوند. The celebrity faced backlash and was a target of cancel culture after making controversial remarks online. The company lost customers due to cancel culture after its CEO made political comments.
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Short attention span
Children often have a short attention span, so lessons need to be interactive and engaging. She’s working on improving her short attention span by practicing mindfulness and avoiding distractions.
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Enjoy the perks of fame
از مزایای شهرت لذت بردن Celebrities often enjoy the perks of fame, like staying in luxury hotels for free. While he enjoys the perks of fame, he also misses the privacy he once had.
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double-edged sword.
شمشیر دولبه Technology is a double-edged sword—it makes life easier but also increases distractions. Social media is a double-edged sword: it connects people but can also spread misinformation. Fame is a double-edged sword—you gain popularity, but you lose your privacy.
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Strain relationship
رابطه پرتنش یا تحت فشار Constant arguments have strained their relationship over the past few months. His refusal to apologize put a strain on their friendship. Financial problems can strain a relationship between partners or family members.
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Trust issues
مشکل اعتماد به حالتی گفته می‌شود که فرد به سختی می‌تواند به دیگران اعتماد کند، معمولاً به دلیل تجربیات منفی گذشته مانند خیانت، دروغ یا آسیب‌های احساسی. Therapy helped him work through his trust issues and build healthier relationships. Social media platforms are struggling with trust issues after failing to stop the spread of fake news. She has trust issues because of a past relationship where she was lied to.
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Public figure
someone who is well-known to the general public, often because of their role in society He became a public figure after his viral video was shared across social media. Many public figures use their fame to support important causes like education or helping the poor.
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Media exposure
The athlete received a lot of media exposure after winning the championship. Media exposure can help build a public figure’s reputation—or damage it. Some people become famous because of luck, good looks, or strong media exposure.
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Overnight sensation
a person (or sometimes a product or event) that becomes extremely popular or famous in a very short amount of time—often unexpectedly. Her song went viral on TikTok and she became an overnight sensation. Some influencers become overnight sensations just by posting a single creative video.
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Overnight sensation Overnight fame
• Overnight fame = the phenomenon of becoming famous quickly • Overnight sensation = the person or thing that becomes famous quickly Her song went viral on TikTok and she became an overnight sensation. She achieved overnight fame after her video went viral.
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Go viral
Her dance video went viral and gained millions of views in just two days. He became famous after one of his tweets went viral overnight Funny memes often go viral because people love to share them.