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High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.
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- Learn advanced lexical items related to the ethics of scientific research.
- Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
- Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.
Vocabulario C1 — The Ethics of Scientific Research
30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.
empirical //
/ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/adjDefinition:Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Traducción:empírico
Example:The research team is seeking empirical evidence to support the new climate change models.
Collocation:empirical evidence
paradigm shift //
/ˈpærədaɪm ʃɪft/nDefinition:A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.
Traducción:cambio de paradigma
Example:The discovery of CRISPR technology caused a paradigm shift in genetic engineering.
Collocation:cause a paradigm shift
scrutinise //
/ˈskruːtənaɪz/vDefinition:To examine something very carefully in order to discover or check something.
Traducción:escrutar / examinar minuciosamente
Example:Ethical committees must scrutinise every stage of the clinical trial to ensure safety.
Collocation:scrutinise the data
unprecedented //
/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/adjDefinition:Never done or known before.
Traducción:sin precedentes
Example:The speed of AI development is unprecedented in the history of science.
Collocation:unprecedented growth
implications //
/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃnz/nDefinition:The possible effects or results of an action or decision.
Traducción:implicaciones
Example:Scientists are debating the long-term implications of gene editing in humans.
Collocation:far-reaching implications
integrity //
/ɪnˈteɡrəti/nDefinition:The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
Traducción:integridad
Example:Academic integrity is paramount when publishing results in peer-reviewed journals.
Collocation:maintain integrity
conundrum //
/kəˈnʌndrəm/nDefinition:A confusing and difficult problem or question.
Traducción:dilema / acertijo
Example:The use of AI in diagnostic medicine presents a profound ethical conundrum.
Collocation:ethical conundrum
corroborate //
/kəˈrɒbəreɪt/vDefinition:To confirm or support a statement or theory with new evidence.
Traducción:corroborar
Example:Further studies are required to corroborate the initial findings of the study.
Collocation:corroborate findings
fallibility //
/ˌfɔːləˈbɪləti/nDefinition:The tendency to make mistakes or be wrong.
Traducción:falibilidad
Example:Acknowledging human fallibility is essential when designing automated systems.
Collocation:human fallibility
substantiate //
/səbˈstænʃieɪt/vDefinition:To provide evidence to prove that something is true.
Traducción:sustanciar / demostrar
Example:The researchers were unable to substantiate their claims with the available data.
Collocation:substantiate claims
oversight //
/ˈəʊvəsaɪt/nDefinition:The action of overseeing something; supervision.
Traducción:supervisión / supervisión
Example:Governmental oversight is necessary to prevent the misuse of biotechnology.
Collocation:regulatory oversight
stringent //
/ˈstrɪndʒənt/adjDefinition:Strict, precise, and exacting.
Traducción:riguroso / estricto
Example:The lab must adhere to stringent safety protocols to prevent contamination.
Collocation:stringent regulations
accountability //
/əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/nDefinition:The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Traducción:rendición de cuentas
Example:There must be clear accountability when AI algorithms make life-altering decisions.
Collocation:ensure accountability
discrepancy //
/dɪˈskrepənsi/nDefinition:A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Traducción:discrepancia
Example:A significant discrepancy was found between the two sets of experimental data.
Collocation:significant discrepancy
mitigate //
/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/vDefinition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
Traducción:mitigar
Example:New protocols were implemented to mitigate the risks of data breaches in the lab.
Collocation:mitigate risks
feasibility //
/ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/nDefinition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
Traducción:viabilidad
Example:The committee is assessing the feasibility of the proposed long-term space mission.
Collocation:feasibility study
transparency //
/trænsˈpærənsi/nDefinition:The quality of being open and honest.
Traducción:transparencia
Example:Transparency in funding sources is vital to avoid conflicts of interest.
Collocation:ensure transparency
bias //
/ˈbaɪəs/nDefinition:Prejudice in favour of or against one thing, person, or group.
Traducción:sesgo
Example:Algorithmic bias remains a major concern in the recruitment software industry.
Collocation:unconscious bias
compliance //
/kəmˈplaɪəns/nDefinition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most important rule, or command.
Traducción:cumplimiento
Example:Full compliance with international bioethics standards is mandatory.
Collocation:regulatory compliance
validity //
/vəˈlɪdəti/nDefinition:The quality of being logically or factually sound.
Traducción:validez
Example:The validity of the results was questioned due to the small sample size.
Collocation:internal validity
disruptive //
/dɪsˈrʌptɪv/adjDefinition:Innovative technology that causes a major change in an industry.
Traducción:disruptivo
Example:Quantum computing is considered a disruptive technology in the field of cryptography.
Collocation:disruptive technology
unethical //
/ʌnˈeθɪkl/adjDefinition:Not morally correct.
Traducción:poco ético
Example:Using animal testing for cosmetic products is widely seen as unethical.
Collocation:highly unethical
controversial //
/ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl/adjDefinition:Giving rise to public disagreement.
Traducción:controvertido
Example:The decision to use human embryos for research remains highly controversial.
Collocation:deeply controversial
cutting-edge //
/ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/adjDefinition:At the latest or most advanced stage of development.
Traducción:vanguardista / de última generación
Example:The university is investing in cutting-edge neurotechnology.
Collocation:cutting-edge research
game-changer //
/ˈɡeɪmˌtʃeɪndʒə/nDefinition:A person or thing that significantly alters the current way of doing things.
Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
Example:The new vaccine was a total game-changer for global health policy.
Collocation:real game-changer
dubious //
/ˈdjuːbiəs/adjDefinition:Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon; suspicious.
Traducción:dudoso
Example:The scientist's methods were somewhat dubious, leading to skepticism among peers.
Collocation:dubious claims
hype //
/haɪp/nDefinition:Extravagant publicity or exaggerated claims.
Traducción:bombo publicitario / exageración
Example:We need to separate scientific fact from the media hype surrounding AI.
Collocation:media hype
red flag //
/ˌred ˈflæɡ/nDefinition:A warning sign of a problem or danger.
Traducción:señal de alerta
Example:The lack of peer review was a major red flag for the investigative journalists.
Collocation:major red flag
game plan //
/ˈɡeɪm plæn/nDefinition:A strategy worked out in advance.
Traducción:plan de acción / estrategia
Example:The research group needs a solid game plan to secure the next round of funding.
Collocation:strategic game plan
wrap up //
/ræp ʌp/vDefinition:To conclude or finish something.
Traducción:concluir / finalizar
Example:We need to wrap up the data collection phase before the end of the quarter.
Collocation:wrap up the project