Burj Khalifa

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  1. locate
    determine the place of by searching or examining
    The building houses the world's highest mosque and

    swimming pool, located on floors 158 and 76.
  2. financial
    involving fiscal matters
    The oil­rich emirate of Abu Dhabi helped save

    Dubai from possible financial collapse.
  3. collapse
    break down, literally or metaphorically
    The oil­rich emirate of Abu Dhabi helped save

    Dubai from possible financial collapse.
  4. gradual
    proceeding in small stages
    He added: "The world has gone through …difficult times… this

    is the beginning of a gradual move forward."
  5. located
    situated in a particular spot or position
    The building houses the world's highest mosque and

    swimming pool, located on floors 158 and 76.
  6. global
    involving the entire earth
    Since the 2008 global financial crisis, there seems to be little

    appetite for ambitious construction projects from property developers.
  7. announce
    make known
    However, Dubai's

    ruler announced it would now be called Burj Khalifa after the ruler of Abu

    Dhabi, Dubai's neighbour.
  8. tower
    a structure taller than its diameter
    Another big surprise at the opening was the renaming of the

    tower.
  9. confident
    having or marked by assurance
    The Burj's owners, however, are confident the building will be a success.
  10. luxury
    something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
    Burj Khalifa has 1,044

    luxury apartments, 49 floors of offices and the 160­room Armani hotel.
  11. construction
    the act of building something
    Since the 2008 global financial crisis, there seems to be little

    appetite for ambitious construction projects from property developers.
  12. ceremony
    a formal event performed on a special occasion
    The height of the 828­metre Burj Khalifa was kept a secret until the

    opening ceremony.
  13. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    The opening celebrations included

    the world's highest fireworks, which lit up the sky above the world's

    tallest fountain.
  14. project
    a planned undertaking
    Since the 2008 global financial crisis, there seems to be little

    appetite for ambitious construction projects from property developers.
  15. surprise
    come upon or take unawares
    Another big surprise at the opening was the renaming of the

    tower.
  16. property
    something owned
    Since the 2008 global financial crisis, there seems to be little

    appetite for ambitious construction projects from property developers.
  17. record
    anything providing permanent evidence about past events
    It cost $22 billion to

    build and has broken many records.
  18. office
    place of business where professional duties are performed
    Burj Khalifa has 1,044

    luxury apartments, 49 floors of offices and the 160­room Armani hotel.
  19. remain
    continue in a place, position, or situation
    It is likely the Burj will remain as the world's tallest building for a while to

    come.
Created on 二月 4, 2010

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