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play a role: — play a part in a play; take part in and make changes happen Examples: l play a leading / minor / key role l She plays the leading role in a television show. l Does religion have a role to play in society today?

extend: —(to cause ) to reach, stretch, continue; to add to in order to make bigger or longer Examples: l The forest extends in all directions as far as the eye can see. l We have planned to extend our publishing of children’s books. More to learn

extend: —to offer or give Examples: l I would like to extend my gratitude to you for your kindness. l The government is extending aid to people who have been affected by the earthquake. l The bank has agreed to extend us money to buy our house.

explore: — to search and discover Examples: l If I have time in the summer, I’d like to explore some of the less well-known areas of the country. l Let’s explore this issue / question / topic / idea more fully. l Psychotherapists explore people’s past in order to help them understand their present feelings and behavior.

interaction: — communication or reaction (between) Examples: l Language games are usually used to encourage students’ interaction. l There is not enough interaction between the management and the workers.

approach: n. — the way to deal with something Examples: l Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it. l Michael is always very logical in his approach. More to learn

approach: n. — coming near Examples: l Many kinds of birds fly south at the approach of winter. l The hospital is making approaches to local businesses in their bid to raise money. More to learn

approach: v. — to deal with something Examples: l We needs to find the best way of approaching the problem. l I must tell him that I can’t loan my few savings to him, but I don’t know how to approach this topic. More to learn

approach: v. — to come near or nearer to (sth. or sb. ) in space, time, quality, or amount Examples: l We could just see the train approaching in the distance. l In my opinion, no other composers even begin to approach Mozart. l We’ve just approached the bank for/ about a loan.

conventional: adj. — (of way of behaving) in the way which is accepted by most people in a particular society and often follows a way of thinking or a custom belonging to the past Examples: l They’re such a conventional family---they must have been horrified when their son died his hair pink. l As an artist I find him very dull and conventional---he’s not prepared to try anything new. l Alternative medicine can sometimes provide a cure where conventional medicine cannot. l In some countries, it’s conventional for guests to wear black or dark-colored clothes.

accessible: adj. —easy to reach, get into, obtain, use, or talk to Examples: l The resort is easily accessible by road, rail, and air. l Storing customer details on computer makes them readily accessible. l The problem with some of these drugs is that they are very accessible. l I think you will find she’s very accessible. l The students’ union succeeded in making the computer lab accessible to all the students.

issue: n. — a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about Examples: l environmental / scientific / personal / family / ethical issue l The group had prepared a report on the issues of management and staff training. l The need for more staff is not on issue (= there is no disagreement about it), but finding suitable people has not been an easy job. More to learn

issue: n. — a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about Examples: l The burning issue (= what we are discussing at present) is whether we should buy a new car. l Don’t worry about who will do it. That’s just a side issue (= not the main problem).

source: n. — the place sth. comes from or starts at, or the cause of sth. Examples: l Oranges are a good source of vitamin C. l The reporter refused to disclose her sources of information. l Experts are trying to find /locate /track the source of the pollution in the water supply. More to learn

source: n. — the place sth. comes from or starts at, or the cause of sth. Examples: l We must find a good source of income. Children are growing up quickly and we need money for their education. l Clara was a source of inspiration for Schumann. l The rumor must be stopped at the source.

available: adj. — able to be obtained, used or reached Examples: l Is this dress available in a larger size? l I’m afraid that I’m not available to do the show on the 19 th.

exchange: v. — change (sth. ) for sth. else Examples: l My uncle bought me this shirt as a birthday present but I don’t like the color, so is it l possible to exchange it for a different one. They exchanged heated words, and finally came to a blow. l Where can I exchange dollars for pounds?

in addition (to): — besides; furthermore; used when adding another fact to what has already mentioned Examples: l The hotel itself can accommodate 80 guests, and in addition, there are several self-catering apartments. l He’s now running his research company. That’s in addition to his job in the university. l In addition to the apples you asked for, I bought you some oranges.

project: n. — a piece of planned work or activity which is completed over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular aim Examples: l He was employed by the company to work on the Jinyuan housing project. l In our third year at college everyone had to do a special project.

register: v. — to put information into an official record Examples: l She bought a new car and registered it in her name. l If you don’t have a job, to claim money from the government, you must first register (as unemployed) at the job center. l How many students have registered for the online course?