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Objects & Tools — Lesson 39
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altars
ˈɔːltərz
The table in Christian churches where communion is given — worshippers knelt before the altars.
The priest placed the Bible on the altar.
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alternator
ˈɔltərˌneɪtər
A device in a vehicle that generates alternating current to charge the battery — the alternator in my car stopped working and the battery died.
The alternator in my car stopped working and the battery died.
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ambulance
ˈæmbjələns
A vehicle equipped for transporting sick or injured people to hospital — call an ambulance immediately!
The ambulance arrived quickly at the scene of the accident.
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ambulances
ˈæm.bjə.lən.sɪz
A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals — we heard the sirens of ambulances passing by.
The ambulances arrived quickly at the accident scene.
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ammeter
ˈæmiːtər
A meter that measures the flow of electrical current in amperes — the ammeter showed a reading of 5 amperes.
The technician connected the ammeter to measure the current flowing through the circuit.
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ammunition
ˌæm.jəˈnɪʃ.ən
Projectiles to be fired from a gun — the soldier carried extra ammunition.
The soldier carried extra ammunition.
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amphetamines
æmˈfɛdəmiːnz
A class of stimulant drugs that affect the central nervous system, often used — the abuse of amphetamines can lead to serious health problems.
Amphetamines are classified as controlled substances in most countries.
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amphibian
æmˈfɪbiən
A flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water — the salamander is an amphibian that can regrow its limbs.
Frogs are amphibians that start their lives as tadpoles in water.
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amphibians
æmˈfɪbiənz
A flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water — frogs are amphibians that start their lives in water as tadpoles.
Frogs are amphibians that start their lives in water as tadpoles.
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amphitheater
ˈæmfɪˌθiːətər
A sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater) — concerts are often held in the old amphitheater during summer.
The ancient Roman amphitheater could hold over fifty thousand spectators.
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amplifier
ˈæmpləˌfaɪər
Electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it — the guitar amplifier broke during the concert.
He turned up the amplifier to hear the music better.
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amplifiers
ˈæmplɪfaɪərz
Electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it — the amplifiers made the music much louder.
The amplifiers made the music much louder.
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