Alfred Wegener: Science, Exploration And The Theory Of Continental Drift

CAM 18 - TEST 4 - PASS 3

continental drift

(noun). sự trôi dạt lục địa

The theory of continental drift suggests that the continents were once connected and have since moved apart.

dispute

(verb). tranh chấp, tranh cãi

I tried to dispute the bill with the waiter.

plausible

(adj). có vẻ hợp lý

The scientist proposed a plausible explanation for the observed phenomenon.

intriguing

(adj) Hấp dẫn, đầy tò mò

It’s intriguing that he wasn’t trained as a geologist.

modest fame

(n) danh tiếng khiêm tốn

= unknown

hazardous exploration

(noun). chuyến khám phá nguy hiểm

The hazardous exploration of the deep-sea trench revealed new species previously unknown to science

hot-air balloon

(noun). khinh khí cầu

The team conducted atmospheric research using a hot-air balloon.

well-publicised

(adj). công khai

The groundbreaking discovery was well-publicised in major scientific journals

urge

(verb). thúc giục, khuyến khích

The mentor would often urge the students to pursue innovative ideas fearlessly.

displacement

(noun)Sự dịch chuyển

He proposed the idea of continental displacement in 1912.

sideline

(noun) Việc phụ

Continental drift was a sideline to his main research interests.

entail

(verb) Bao gồm, đòi hỏi

His scientific journey entailed interruptions and renewed efforts.

retrospectively

(adv) Hồi tưởng lại, nhìn lại quá khứ

We often understand our lives retrospectively.

coherent narrative

(noun). tường thuật mạch lạc

The scientist presented a coherent narrative to explain the complex phenomenon.

legacy

(noun) Di sản, đóng góp để lại

Wegener’s legacy lives on through modern plate tectonics.

make a name for oneself

(v.phrase) Tạo dựng tên tuổi

He made a name for himself as an atmospheric physicist.