The document provides definitions for various English vocabulary words related to movies, filmmaking, storytelling and fairytales. It defines words like "blockbuster", "caption", "account", "scene", "script", "cast", "location", "plot", "setting", and "adaptation" for movies and filmmaking. It also defines storytelling and fairytale related words like "once upon a time", "Cinderella", "Little Red Riding Hood", "depict" and "fairytale". The document is intended to help readers understand vocabulary used for discussing movies, film production and storytelling concepts.
The document provides definitions for various English vocabulary words related to movies, filmmaking, storytelling and fairytales. It defines words like "blockbuster", "caption", "account", "scene", "script", "cast", "location", "plot", "setting", and "adaptation" for movies and filmmaking. It also defines storytelling and fairytale related words like "once upon a time", "Cinderella", "Little Red Riding Hood", "depict" and "fairytale". The document is intended to help readers understand vocabulary used for discussing movies, film production and storytelling concepts.
The document provides definitions for various English vocabulary words related to movies, filmmaking, storytelling and fairytales. It defines words like "blockbuster", "caption", "account", "scene", "script", "cast", "location", "plot", "setting", and "adaptation" for movies and filmmaking. It also defines storytelling and fairytale related words like "once upon a time", "Cinderella", "Little Red Riding Hood", "depict" and "fairytale". The document is intended to help readers understand vocabulary used for discussing movies, film production and storytelling concepts.
Life, Upper Intermediate Blockbuster = (ταινία, βιβλίο) μεγάλη
εισπρακτική επιτυχία e.g. This summer's
Unit 2 biggest blockbuster features a plot about aliens P. 21 ruling the world. Caption = λεζάντα, υπότιτλος e.g. George is Portrayal = περιγραφή, απεικόνιση, ενσάρκωση hard of hearing, so he likes to watch movies e.g. His portrayal of the great fighter won him with captions. an Oscar Account = αναφορά, περιγραφή, εξήγηση e.g. Scene = τόπος, σημείο, σκηνή e.g. The He gave a detailed account of the football ambulance arrived at the scene of the accident match./ She was asked to give an account of within 5 minutes her actions. Storyline = υπόθεση, ιστορία, πλοκή e.g. I Accurate = ακριβής, σωστός e.g. The found the storyline of “War and Peace” really thermometer's reading is very accurate. difficult to follow. Biased = μεροληπτικός, προκατειλημμένος e.g. Box office = ταμείο εισιτηρίων, εισπράξεις The committee seems racially biased against θεάματος e.g. They shot the scene on location me. in Boston instead of the studio. Objective = αντικειμενικός e.g. Scientists need Screenwriter = σεναριογράφος to be objective when reviewing data. Cast = καστ ταινίας, θίασος Partial = μεροληπτικός e.g. The article showed Location = τοποθεσία, τοποθεσία γυρισμάτων James in an unfavourable light and was clearly Script = σενάριο e.g. The actors all have a copy partial. of the script. Sympathetic = συμπονετικός, που δείχνει Trilogy = τριλογία κατανόηση e.g. Ellen's boss was sympathetic Chapter = κεφάλαιο when Ellen explained about her father's illness Plot = πλοκή e.g. The plot of this film is and gave her the rest of the day off. predictable. Truthful = ειλικρινής e.g. She now admits that Setting = (περιβάλλον) χώρος e.g. The outdoor her first statement wasn't completely truthful. amphitheatre was a great setting for the show. Sentimental = συναισθηματικός, ευσυγκίνητος Adaptation = διασκευή, προσαρμογή e.g. e.g. Don't talk to her about the funeral – she'll There's a new adaptation of “Wuthering get sentimental again. Heights” on TV tomorrow. Touching = συγκινητικός e.g. There's a touching Faithful = πιστός e.g. John and Mary were scene at the end when the lovers say goodbye. married for decades, and they were both always Creepy = τρομακτικός, ανατριχιαστικός e.g. faithful. Creepy movies give me nightmares. Spirit = πνεύμα/φρόνημα/ηθικό/διάθεση Gripping = καθηλωτικός, συναρπαστικός e.g. The gripping performance made the actor famous overnight P. 23 Thought-provoking = που προκαλεί σκέψη e.g. Ingredient = συστατικό, e.g. Υour business plan I look forward to an interesting and thought- seems to have all the ingredients for success. provoking discussion to come. Reproduce = αναπαράγω, αναπαράγομαι Authentic = αυθεντικός Compensate for = αντισταθμίζω, εξισορροπώ e.g. Vanessa's talent in art compensates for her poor math skills. P. 22 Element = στοιχείο, παράγοντας e.g. Good Audience = κοινό, θεατές e.g. The audience grammar is just one element of effective applauded when the performance ended. writing. Author = συγγραφέας e.g. The author of the Flop = σωριάζομαι, πέφτω e.g. Dan flopped book was famous, but nobody recognized him. into the armchair. Put a question = διατυπώνω μια ερώτηση Slam = βροντάω, e.g. You can’t slam the door P. 24 like that! Close shave = παρά τρίχα e.g. He walked away Wrestle = παλεύω, αγωνίζομαι from the accident knowing he had just had a Gouge = σκάβω, σκαλίζω e.g. The delivery man close shave with death. accidentally gouged the wall when he brought Approach = πλησιάζω, προσεγγίζω/προσέγγιση the bed in. e.g. The deer began to run as the wolves Lay down a rule = καθορίζω έναν κανόνα approached./ The army is planning its approach Break a rule = παραβαίνω έναν κανόνα in case of invasion. Skid = γλιστράω, ολισθαίνω Encounter = συναντώ, βρίσκω, ανακαλύπτω Give up = εγκαταλείπω, αφήνω, παραιτούμαι e.g. They encountered three dead bodies in the Chase = κυνηγώ, καταδιώκω e.g. The dogs old house./ The encounter with his old girlfriend chased the rabbit. was awkward. Frequently = συχνά Rhino = ρινόκερος Single horned = με ένα κέρας P. 25 Turtle = χελώνα (υδρόβια) Downhill = κατηφορικός Stretch = τεντώνω, τεντώνομαι e.g. Stretch as Tarmac = άσφαλτος high as you can and pick that apple from the Steep = απότομος, απόκρημνος tree. Pick up speed = αυξάνω ταχύτητα Charge = ορμώ, χιμώ e.g. The bull charged Bonnet = καπώ αυτοκινήτου again and again. Breeding farm = εκτροφείο Sprint = τρέχω πολύ γρήγορα e.g. I'm good at Graze = βόσκω long distance but not very fast when I sprint Edge = χείλος, κινούμαι σιγά σιγά Leap-leapt-leapt = πηδάω, ορμάω, την πέφτω Plunge = βουτάω, βυθίζομαι σε κπν e.g. The lion leapt at the antelope. Slip = γλιστράω Instinctively = ενστικτωδώς Near miss = παρ’ ολίγον Shot = βολή, πυροβολισμός To have a lucky escape = τη γλύτωσα Fire a shot = ρίχνω μια τουφεκιά Crack = κρακ (ήχος) ρωγμή Rifle = τουφέκι P. 26 Dirt = χώμα Once upon a time = Μια φορά κι έναν καιρό Bullet = σφαίρα Cinderella = Σταχτοπούτα Kick up = κλωτσάω, προκαλώ e.g. I ran along Little Red Riding Hood = Κοκκινοσκουφίτσα the beach kicking up the sand as I went. /He Sleeping beauty = Η ωραία κοιμωμένη kicked up a fuss because the driver wouldn't let Snow White = Η χιονάτη him on the bus. The elves and the Shoemaker = Τα ξωτικά και ο Distract = αποσπώ την προσοχή παπουτσής Veer off = αλλάζω κατεύθυνση, πορεία The frog prince = Ο πρίγκιπας βάτραχος Shaken = ταραγμένος, συγκλονισμένος Depict = απεικονίζω, αναπαριστώ, περιγράφω Relieved = ανακουφισμένος e.g. The poet depicted her lover as an epic hero. Incident = περιστατικό Fairytale = παραμύθι Drive on = συνεχίζω το δρόμο μου Attitude = στάση, συμπεριφορά, διάθεση, Enter =μπαίνω αντιμετώπιση e.g. She has a positive attitude Raised = υψωμένος towards work Section = τμήμα Associated with = συνδεδεμένος, Hurriedly = βιαστικά συσχετισμένος με e.g. For many people, Keep an eye on = έχω το νου μου Christmas is associated with gifts and shopping. Knowledgeable = γνώστης, ενημερωμένος, Humble = ταπεινός μορφωμένος, με πολλές γνώσεις Illustration = εικονογράφηση Draw a conclusion = βγάζω το συμπέρασμα Scholarly = διανοούμενος, πολυμαθής Motivated = ενθουσιώδης, με ισχυρό κίνητρο Footnote = υποσημείωση Academic = ακαδημαϊκός, θεωρητικός, Take up space = πιάνω χώρο σχολικός e.g. Leslie is more interested in sports Ruler = ηγεμόνας, κυβερνών than in academic pursuits. Suppress = καταπνίγω, καταστέλλω, καταπιέζω Previously = νωρίτερα, προηγουμένως, στο Thrive = ευδοκιμώ, ακμάζω παρελθόν e.g. The police officer asked Hannah Inn = πανδοχείο if she had ever seen the two men previously. Barn = αχυρώνας Orally = προφορικά Peasant = χωρικός Cruelty = σκληρότητα, αγριότητα Spinning wool = γνέθω μαλλί Reach = φτάνω Keep each other company = κρατά συντροφιά Keep your chin up = κρατώ το κεφάλι ψηλά ο ένας στον άλλο στις δυσκολίες Entertain = ψυχαγωγώ Keep a secret = κρατάω ένα μυστικό Altogether = συνολικά Keep track of = παρακολουθώ, κρατάω Deliver = παραδίδω, διανέμω λογαριασμό To be credited = αποδίδεται, πιστώνεται Keep someone = καθυστερώ κάποιον, τον Oral tradition = προφορική παράδοση «κρατάω» Nanny = γκουβερνάντα, νταντά Keep a diary = τηρώ ημερολόγιο Goose - Geese = χήνα - χήνες Traditional = παραδοσιακός Imply = υπονοώ Polish a story = τελειοποιώ, βελτιώνω Reshape = τροποποιώ P. 27 In an effort = στην προσπάθεια Royalty = οι γαλαζοαίματοι Acceptable = αποδεκτός Villain = κακούργος Moral = ηθικό δίδαγμα A wise man = ένας σοφός άνθρωπος, ο σοφός A manual of manners = εγχειρίδιο τρόπων Treasure = θησαυρός, θεωρώ κάτι πολύτιμο To this day = μέχρι σήμερα Enchanting = γοητευτικός, σαγηνευτικός, Approve of = εγκρίνω μαγευτικός Obey = υπακούω Inspired = εμπνευσμένος Core = πυρήνας Folktale = θρύλος, μύθος Medieval = Μεσαιωνικός Charm = γοητεία, φυλαχτό Coarse - Coarseness = τραχύς, χοντροκομμένος Faraway = μακρινός - τραχύτητα Inupiat = η γλώσσα των Εσκιμώων (Inuit) Treatment = μεταχείριση, συμπεριφορά Compete = συναγωνίζομαι, διαγωνίζομαι, Cruel = βάναυσος, βάρβαρος ανταγωνίζομαι Fatten = ταΐζω για να παχύνω (για σφαγή Feature = χαρακτηριστικό, παρουσιάζω συνήθως) Virtually = κυριολεκτικά Hand out = μοιράζω Devoted to = αφοσιωμένος σε Account for = εξηγώ, ερμηνεύω Launch = λανσάρω, καθελκύω, εκτοξεύω, Strive for = μοχθώ, κοπιάζω, παλεύω ξεκινώ e.g. The product will launch on Lie (in) = βρίσκομαι Tuesday./The ship will launch at three o'clock, Origin = προέλευση, ρίζα so you'd better be on time./ The launch went as Boundaries = όρια, σύνορα e.g. The boundaries planned and the rocket is now in space./ They of this property extend past the woods./ My launched the expedition into the uncharted sister and I used tape on the floor to mark the jungle. boundary line between her side and my side of Bravely = θαρραλέα the room we shared. Conscious = συνειδητός, με επίγνωση Skill = δεξιότητα, επιδεξιότητα Drop = υψομετρική διαφορά e.g. This ski slope Mood = διάθεση has a five hundred metre drop.(slope = πλαγιά) Stumble = σκοντάφτω Regain = ανακτώ P. 28 Briskly = γρήγορα, ζωηρά Day to day = μέρα με τη μέρα Apprehensively = νευρικά, αγχωμένα Stranded = εγκαταλειμμένος, αποκλεισμένος, αφημένος, ακινητοποιημένος e.g. The stranded car drivers had to spend the night in their cars P. 31 waiting for the road to be cleared./ Melanie Several = αρκετά realised Nigel had taken the car and left her Image = εικόνα there; she was stranded Arcade = στοά, γαλαρία, σκεπαστός εμπορικός To be left stranded δρόμος (αγορά), μαγαζί με ηλεκτρονικά Tear - tore - torn = σχίζω Invent = εφευρίσκω Bend - Bent - Bent = λυγίζω, κάμπτω, σκύβω Kinetoscope = κινητοσκόπιο Straighten = ισιώνω Capture = συλλαμβάνω, αιχμαλωτίζω Snap = σπάω με κρότο Succession = διαδοχή Get stuck = κολλάω κάπου Illusion = ψευδαίσθηση, εντύπωση Occupant = ένοικος, κάτοικος Projection = προβολή Panic Stricken = πανικοβλημένος Spectacle = θέαμα Bump = εξόγκωμα, βουναλάκι Nickelodeon = τζουκ μποξ Burst = σκάω, ξεσπάω Emerging = αναδυόμενος Freeze - Froze - Frozen = παγώνω Newsman = δημοσιογράφος Entrancing = μαγευτικός, γοητευτικός, σαγηνευτικός P. 29 Flickering = που τρεμουλιάζει, αναβοσβήνει Identify = ταυτοποιώ, αναγνωρίζω Landmark = τοπόσημο Chronological order = χρονολογική σειρά Loop = βρόχος, θηλιά Cry = κλαίω/αναφωνώ/ουρλιάζω Melodrama = μελόδραμα Painful = οδυνηρός Peep = κρυφοκοιτάζω Moan = βογκάω, στενάζω Sore feet = πονεμένα πόδια P. 32 Trudge = περπατώ αργά, με κόπο Expedition = εξόρμηση Keen = επιμελής, ενθουσιώδης, δεινός Assume = υποθέτω Supplies = προμήθειες Scare off = τρομάζω για να απομακρύνω Thorn bush = ακανθώδης θάμνος Leak = διαρρέω Encouragingly = ενθαρρυντικά Embarrassing = ντροπιαστικός Clamp = σφίγγω με σφιγκτήρα Firmly =σφιχτά, γερά Ankle = αστράγαλος Mutter = μουρμουρίζω, λέω κτ μέσα από τα δόντια μου, παραμιλάω e.g. Tim muttered to himself as he worked. Mumble = ψελλίζω e.g. Tom mumbled some excuse about being sick and left work. Wearily = κουρασμένα