greenhouse effect
collocation
GREEN-hows ih-FEKT 🔊
Environment
Band 6+
The warming of the Earth caused by gases in the atmosphere trapping heat from the sun.
Carbon dioxide and methane are the main gases responsible for the greenhouse effect .
Synonyms
heat trapping heat trapping Collocations
intensify the greenhouse effect greenhouse gases contribute to the greenhouse effect IELTS tip: Use 'the' before it and link it to causes: 'Methane intensifies the greenhouse effect.'
maintain
verb
mayn-TAYN 🔊
Academic writing
Band 7+
To keep saying firmly that something is true, even when others disagree.
The minister maintains that the tax rise is necessary.
Synonyms
Collocations
maintain that continue to maintain firmly maintain IELTS tip: A reporting verb with a special meaning beyond 'keep'; useful for presenting viewpoints.
lifelong learning
collocation
LYF-long LER-ning 🔊
Education
Band 7+
The idea of continuing to learn and develop new skills throughout your whole life.
In a fast-changing job market, lifelong learning is no longer optional.
Synonyms
continuing education adult learning self-improvement Collocations
promote lifelong learning commitment to lifelong learning lifelong learners IELTS tip: A strong concluding idea for essays about education and older people.
platform
noun
PLAT-form 🔊
Technology
Band 6+
A system or service, such as a website or app, that allows people to share or use content.
Online learning platforms have millions of registered users.
Synonyms
Collocations
social media platform online platform digital platform IELTS tip: Use 'platform' instead of repeating 'website' or 'app' in technology essays.
therapeutic
adjective
ther-uh-PYOO-tik 🔊
Health
Band 8+
Helping to treat an illness or making you feel calm and relaxed.
Many people find gardening highly therapeutic after a busy week.
Synonyms
healing relaxing beneficial restorative Collocations
therapeutic effect therapeutic benefits highly therapeutic IELTS tip: Excellent for Speaking Part 2 when describing a hobby that helps you relax.
