Vocabulary
a machine that blows out hot air for drying hair.
a hairdryer
Oh no - has your washing machine broken _____ again?
Oh no - has your washing machine broken down again?
I expected to have some pizza but my sister ate the last slice.
I had expected to have some pizza but my sister ate the last slice.
latest
cutting-edge/leading-edge
technology
/tekˈnɒlədʒi/
a container with a lid, a handle, and a spout, used for boiling and pouring water
a kettle/an electric kettle
You will need your username and password to sign _____.
You will need your username and password to sign in.
After she told him the truth, she apologised.
After she had told him the truth, she apologised.
broken, not working properly
out of order
an engine
/ˈendʒɪn/
a small, flat computer that is controlled by touching the screen or by using a special pen
a tablet
If you want to open a file, click twice _____ the icon for it.
If you want to open a file, click twice on the icon for it.
Margaret, it was the worst date I have ever had in my life!
Margaret, it was the worst date I had ever had in my life!
convenient, useful
handy
an iron
/ˈaɪən/
a machine with turning blades that is used to cool the air in a room by moving it around
a fan/an electric fan
In order to shut ____ your computer, press this button.
In order to shut down your computer, press this button.
By last December they had finally been able to buy this fancy gadget - an electric cooker!
By last December they had finally been able to buy this fancy appliance - an electric cooker!
to develop, to upgrade
to advance
an oven
/ˈʌvən/
a thin metal container that is fastened to a wall and through which hot water passes to provide heat for a room
a radiator
A cowboy rode into town on Friday. He stayed in town for three days and rode out on Friday. How is that possible?
Friday was the name of his horse.
No sooner they had started their walk than it started to rain.
No sooner had they started their walk than it started to rain.
out-dated, no longer in use
obsolete
a lawnmower
/ˈlɔːnˌməʊ.ə/