bad luck /,b<ed '1лк In UJ the way that bad things happen to someone by chance, not because of bad planning, carelessness, stupidity etc: It wasn't her fault she missed the plane - it was just bad luck. I Tina was injured in the first five minutes of the game, which was very bad luck.
unlucky /лп'1лЦ/ ladj] something that is unlucky makes you have bad luck: Friday the 13th is supposed to be an unlucky day
it is unlucky to do sth Some people think it's unlucky to walk under ladders.
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always unlucky: "I'm sorry, we sold the
last tickets ten minutes ago." "Just my luck."
Qbad tuck/hard luck /ЫЫ 1лк,
,ha:rd 1лк spoken say this to show that you are sorry when someone has been unlucky, for example when they do not succeed in doing something: "No, f didn't get that job, I'm afraid.""Oh, hard luck."
believing in luck
superstitious /,su:p3r'st[j3s, ,sju:-|l,su:-, [ad/] someone who is superstitious believes that some objects or actions are lucky and others are unlucky: Tom's very superstitious - he won't go out without his lucky bracelet. I / don't mind having Room 13 Гт not superstitious.
MACHINE
domestic/household appliance Their kitchen has all the latest domestic appliances - microwave, dishwasher etc.
machinery /тэ'/кпэп/ [n U] machines in general, especially the large machines used in factories or on farms: They are
investing millions of dollars in new
machinery for the factory. I a company that exports farm machinery
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robot /'rsubot|-bait, -bat/ [n C] a machine that is control ed by a computer and can do some of the complicated jobs that humans do, such as making things in a factory: cars built by robots
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machine /тэ'/пп' [n С] a piece of equipment that does a particular type of work, either in your home or in a factory, office etc, using power from an engine or from electricity: a machine that fills beer bottles I Nowadays machines do a lot of the jobs that people used to do. sewing!washing/fax machine {-a machine for sewing, washing clothes etc) operate a machine (=make it work) To operate the machine, select the drink you want and press the green button. by machine The letters are sorted by machine.
device /di'vais/ [n C] a piece of equipment that has been cleverly designed to do a particular job, for example one that makes measurements, records sounds or movements, or controls the operation of a machine: An EEG is a device that
records electrical activity in the brain. + /or a thermostatic deu/ce for controlling temperature I The farmers there still use the 'Archimedes Screw', an ancient deuice for raising water from a lake or well.
listening/measuring device a listening device that enables you to hear when your baby is crying upstairs
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appliance /з'plains/ [n C] formal a piece of electrical equipment used in your home, such as a washing machine or TV: The store sells a range of appliances and hi-fi equipment.
a thing that produces power for a machine or vehicle
engine /'end^n/ (n C] the part of a car, aircraft etc that produces the power that makes it move: Every time I try to start the engine, there's a strange knocking sound.
car/jet etc engine The noise of the jet
engines was deafening.
motor /'тэшэг/ [n C| the part of a machine that makes it work or move, especially by using electrical power: The lawnmower is powered by a small motor.
connected with the way
machines work
mechanical /тГкаешЫ/ [ad;| using machines, or getting power from an engine: They used a huge mechanical shovel to dig the foundations for the hotel.
mechanical probiem//ault//aUure (=when a machine is not working properly) Our ship had to return to port due to a mechanical problem, mechanically jadu] Nowadays, the grape picking is all done mechanically.
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In stories and toys, robots are often made to look like humans (with arms, legs, heads, etc). But real industrial robots do not look like this.
automatic /до'тжику (ad;| automatic machines, weapons etc are designed to operate by themselves, without much human control or attention: A lot of
stores now have automatic doors. I We have an automatic time switch which makes the lights come on in the evening
even when we're out.
automatically fcdv] The doors open automatically when you go near them.
MAGIC
MAGIC
see also strange things and events
pointed hat: In the story, Hansel and Gretel are captured by a wicked witch.
plural witches
/airy /'fe*ri/ In С) an imaginary creature like a small person with wings, who has magic powers: When I was little I used to
put food out for the fairies that lived in flowers.
plural fairies
magician/wizard /тэадл!, 'wiza'd/
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n С] a man who is believed to have magic