accelerator
Aussprache: [əkˈsɛl.ə.reɪ.tər]
Kontext: „vehicles“
(noun) a part of a vehicle that you press with your foot to make it go faster. It's like a pedal in a car. When you push it, the car speeds up.
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I pressed the accelerator to speed up the car as we drove down the highway.
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He didn't press the accelerator hard enough, so the car was moving very slowly.
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How do you use the accelerator to make the car go faster?
Kontext: „science“
(noun) a machine or device that increases the speed of particles, like electrons, in scientific experiments. Scientists use it to learn more about tiny things.
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The researchers used a particle accelerator to study the tiny building blocks of matter.
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Without the accelerator, the experiment could not take place since the particles wouldn't move quickly enough.
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What is the main purpose of a particle accelerator in science?
Kontext: „business“
(noun) a program or organization that helps new businesses grow quickly. It's like a school for startups where they learn how to succeed.
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The startup joined an accelerator to get advice and support to help their business grow.
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Without joining an accelerator, many startups struggle to find the right path and resources.
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What benefits can a new company get by joining an accelerator?