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People & Occupations — Lesson 41

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attorneys

əˈtɜːrniz

Lawyers who are officially appointed to act for another person in legal matters — she hired two attorneys to handle her divorce case.

The attorneys presented their arguments to the judge.

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attractor

əˈtræktɚ

An entertainer who attracts large audiences — the magnetic attractor pulls iron filings toward its center.

The festival has become a major attractor for tourists from around the world.

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auctioneer

ˌɔkʃəˈnɪr

An agent who conducts an auction — the auctioneer asked if anyone would bid higher.

The auctioneer started the bidding at fifty dollars.

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auditor

ˈɔːdɪtər

Someone who listens attentively — the external auditor will visit the office next month.

The auditor reviewed all the company accounts for the past year.

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auditors

ˈɔːdətərz

Someone who listens attentively — the auditors checked the company's financial statements.

The auditors checked the company's financial statements.

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augur

ˈɔːɡər

(ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy — the dark clouds augur rain.

The dark clouds augur rain.

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augustus

ɑ.ˈɡʌ.stəs

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC — AD 14)

Augustus is my most beloved son.

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aunts

ænts

The sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle — I have two aunts who live in London.

My aunts are coming to visit this weekend.

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australian

ɔˈstreɪliən

A native or inhabitant of Australia — she is Australian.

She is Australian.

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austrian

ˈɔstriən

A native or inhabitant of Austria — she is Austrian.

She is Austrian.

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auteur

ɔːˈtɜːr

A filmmaker who has a personal style and keeps creative control over his or her works — truffaut developed the auteur theory in French cinema during the 1950s.

The film critic argued that Spielberg is a true auteur with a recognizable visual style.

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authors

ˈɔː.θɚz

Writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) — many famous authors attended the literary festival.

The authors of the report published their findings last month.

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