Günden Kalanlar: word choice

WORD CHOICE (From Longman Dictionary):

A machine is a piece of equipment that uses power to do a particular job. It is usually large and stays in the same place
You use the words device and gadget especially when you think the equipment is very cleverly designed. A device is a piece of equipment that does a particular job, for example takes measurements or controls the operation of a machine. It may use electrical power or be used by hand
A gadget is a small piece of equipment that does something useful or impressive
An appliance is a piece of electrical equipment used in your home such as a washing machine or fridge. This word is used especially by the companies that produce and sell them

WORD CHOICE (From Longman Dictionary):

Shake is a fairly general word. It can be used to talk about objects moving
If something wobbles, it moves from side to side because it is not steady or balanced
If something hard rattles, it shakes and makes a quick series of short sounds
If something vibrates, it makes small quick regular movements that you can hear or feel
If someone trembles, their body shakes with very small movements, especially because they are angry, afraid, or excited
If someone shivers, their body shakes with small movements, especially because they are cold or frightened

WORD CHOICE (From Longman Dictionary):

Unusual is neither approving nor disapproving
Strange and odd mean unusual in a way that you cannot understand. They are sometimes used to show slight disapproval or distrust
Bizarre means very unusual, especially in a way that you think is amusing or that is hard to believe
Extraordinary can be approving or disapproving, but suggests approval when it is used to describe a person
Exceptional and remarkable often mean unusually good or impressive

14 Ağustos 2015 Cuma