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OEAP B1 Unit8

Formation

TermDefinition
trench n. a long deep hole in the ground
crust n. a hard layer on the surface of something
plate n. large pieces of rock that form the surface of the Earth
vessels n. ships or boats
iron ballast n. material placed in a ship to make it heavier and keep it steady
float n. a light object that allows something to stay on the surface of water
microorganism n. a living thing that is so small that it cannot be seen without a microscope
tsunami n. a very large wave
properly adv. correctly
navy n. the part of a country's military forces that fights at sea
expedition n. a long and carefully organized journey to a dangerous place
bathyscaphe n. navigable deep diving vessel for underwater exploration
bathysphere n. a round container in which a person can be carried down to the deep ocean
container n. something such as a box or bowl that you use to keep things in
cable n. a thick strong metal rope used on ships
crew n. all the people who work on a ship or plane
descend v. to move from a higher level to a lower one
descent n. a movement downward
ascend v. to climb something or move to a higher position
featureless adj. has no interesting parts to notice
dispute v. to argue or disagree strongly with sb about sth
high-profile adj. attracting a lot of attention and interest from the public and newspapers
despite prep. in spite of
undertake undertook
foam n. a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid.
floatation n. used to separate solids that float from the remaining liquid in a mixture
terrian n. physical features of the land
crustaceans n. lobster
prawn n. large shrimp
inspire v. to motivate
potential adj. possible, able to happen; something that can develop or become a reality
reservoir n. a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
excess adj. more than what is needed or usual; extra
retain v. to hold or keep
Created by: Bingyi Li
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