2001: A Space Odyssey - A Private Conversation

Level 5South Park3:49

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

R
rotate/rəʊˈteɪt/B1
quay
In this lesson: turn around
O
operational record
a history of how well something has worked
F
famous last words
something said before someone dies
carry out/ˈkæɹi aʊt/B1
thực hiện
In this lesson: do, complete
analysis/əˈnæləsɪs/B2
phân tích
In this lesson: a careful study of something
indicate/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/B2
chỉ ra, cho thấy
In this lesson: show, point to
integrity/ɪnˈteɡrəti/B2
sự chính trực
In this lesson: honesty, strong moral character
S
surest way
the most certain way
P
put one's finger on
identify exactly what is wrong
C
carry on/ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/B2
tiếp tục làm điều gì đó
In this lesson: continue
wrap up/ræp ʌp/B1
kết thúc
In this lesson: settle, conclude, end the discussion
alternatives/ɔːltˈɜːnətˌɪvz/B1
lựa chọn thay thế
In this lesson: other options
A
as far as (s/o) is concerned
regarding (someone)
aspect/ˈæspekt/B2
phương diện
In this lesson: one part
S
ship operations
how a ship is controlled and run
B
be under (s/o)'s control
be controlled by (someone)
malfunction/ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃən/B2
sự cố
In this lesson: fail to work correctly
G
ground-based
operated from the surface of the earth
D
disconnection
cutting off, shutting something down
tricky/ˈtɹɪki/B1
khó nhằn
In this lesson: difficult, complicated
W
work out/ˌwɝk ˈaʊt/B2
tập thể dục / giải quyết
In this lesson: find a solution
regulatory/ˈreɡjələtɔːri/B2
mang tính điều tiết, quản lý
In this lesson: relating to automatic control, maintaining normal operation
F
foul up
make a serious mistake

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