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run-down district
Meaning: An area that is in poor condition, neglected, or deteriorating.
Example: The charity opened a new youth center in a run-down district of the city.
central symbolic idea
Meaning: A metaphor or concept that represents the essence of a design or project.
Example: The architect used a central symbolic idea of “light” to design the museum’s glass dome.
feeling of suspense
Meaning: A sense of anticipation or excitement about what will happen next.
Example: The movie created a feeling of suspense that kept the audience on edge.
close up
Meaning: To view something at a short distance; to examine more closely.
Example: The painting looked even more impressive when seen close up.
off-putting
Meaning: Something that discourages or creates a negative impression.
Example: His rude tone was off-putting to the new employees.
switched on
Meaning: To activate or turn on a device or system.
Example: The lights were switched on as soon as it got dark.
positive reaction
Meaning: A favorable or approving response to something.
Example: The new policy received a positive reaction from the community.
less enthusiastic
Meaning: Showing reduced excitement or support compared to others.
Example: The critics were less enthusiastic about the sequel than the original film.
auditorium
IPA: /ˌɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ri.əm/ (UK), /ˌɑː.dəˈtɔːr.i.əm/ (US)
Meaning: The part of a theatre or concert hall where the audience sits.
Meaning: The part of a theatre or concert hall where the audience sits.
Example: The auditorium of the Taylor Concert Hall seats 1,500 people.
acoustics
IPA: /əˈkuː.stɪks/ (UK & US)
Meaning: The qualities of a room or building that affect how sound is heard within it.
Meaning: The qualities of a room or building that affect how sound is heard within it.
Example: The curved wooden walls and movable panels allow the acoustics to be adjusted for different performances.
symbolic idea
IPA: /sɪmˈbɒl.ɪk aɪˈdɪə/ (UK), /sɪmˈbɑː.lɪk aɪˈdiːə/ (US)
Meaning: A central metaphor or concept used to represent the meaning or purpose of a design.
Meaning: A central metaphor or concept used to represent the meaning or purpose of a design.
Example: The architect based the concert hall design on the symbolic idea of mystery.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 11 Listening Test 2 - Section 4
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