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harness the power
Meaning: To control and make use of a natural force or energy source.
Example: Marine renewable energy harnesses the power of the oceans to generate electricity.
standstill
Meaning: A complete stop or halt in movement or activity.
Example: Waves never come to a standstill, making them a constant energy source.
pour out
Meaning: To flow quickly and in large amounts.
Example: Water pours out of the tidal lagoon, driving turbines to generate electricity.
in its favor
Meaning: An advantage or positive aspect of something.
Example: The tidal lagoon system has several points in its favor, such as predictability and low emissions.
renewable energy
IPA: /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl ˈen.ə.dʒi/ (UK), /rɪˈnuː.ə.bəl ˈen.ɚ.dʒi/ (US)
Meaning: Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as wind, sun, and water.
Meaning: Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as wind, sun, and water.
Example: Marine renewable energy is a promising alternative to fossil fuels.
tidal lagoon
IPA: /ˈtaɪ.dəl ləˈɡuːn/ (UK & US)
Meaning: A man-made area of seawater separated from the ocean, used to generate tidal energy.
Meaning: A man-made area of seawater separated from the ocean, used to generate tidal energy.
Example: A tidal lagoon in Swansea is planned to generate electricity for 150,000 homes.
breakwater
IPA: /ˈbreɪkˌwɔː.tər/ (UK), /ˈbreɪkˌwɑː.t̬ɚ/ (US)
Meaning: A barrier built out into the sea to protect a coast or harbor from waves.
Meaning: A barrier built out into the sea to protect a coast or harbor from waves.
Example: The tidal lagoon’s breakwater contains turbines that generate electricity as water flows through.
sediment
IPA: /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/ (UK & US)
Meaning: Particles of sand, soil, or minerals that settle at the bottom of water bodies.
Meaning: Particles of sand, soil, or minerals that settle at the bottom of water bodies.
Example: Wave energy devices may disrupt the natural flow of sediment on the ocean floor.
ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC)
IPA: /ˈoʊ.ʃən ˈθɜː.məl ˈen.ə.dʒi kənˈvɜː.ʃən/ (UK & US)
Meaning: A process that generates electricity by using the temperature difference between warm surface water and cold deep water.
Meaning: A process that generates electricity by using the temperature difference between warm surface water and cold deep water.
Example: Ocean thermal energy conversion is most effective in tropical coastal regions.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 14 Listening Test 1 - Section 4
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