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A

alpha

n. a measure of opacity.        Opacity being how much of the background can be seen behind a colour.


background: rgba(255,255,0,1);


background: rgba(255,255,0,.5);

The bottom colour code rgba, has an alpha setting of .5

Opacity in Thai is
ความทึบแสง khwaamM theupH saaengR


analyse

V. To examine in detail in order to discover meaning, essential features, etc.
to break down into components or essential features.

วิเคราะห์ wiH khrawH


appraise

V: To estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess.
We had an expert appraise the house before we bought it.

to estimate the nature, quality, importance, etc..
He tried to appraise the poetry of John Updike.

พิจารณา phiH jaaM raH naaM


argue

V: To present reasons for or against a thing.
He argued in favor of capital punishment.

To debate or disagree on the interpretation of evidence.

to contend in oral disagreement; dispute.
The senator argued with the president about the new tax bill.

แย้ง yaaengH
ตอบ dtaawpL
ค้าน khaanH


B

biome

A biome is a distinct region with specific climate, vegetation, and animal life. It consists of a biological community that has formed because of its physical environment and regional climate. In 1935, Tansley added the climatic and soil aspects to the idea, calling it an ecosystem


Bitter

Adj. Having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes.
ขม khohmR


C

calculate

V: To determine or ascertain by mathematical methods; compute.
to calculate the velocity of light.
Synonyms: cast, figure, count
to determine by reasoning, common sense, or practical experience; estimate; evaluate; gauge.
to make suitable or fit for a purpose; adapt (usually used passively and with an infinitive).
His remarks were calculated to inspire our confidence.
คิดคำนวณ khitH khamM nuaanM


chew

To move your teeth to bite several times on something like steak.
เคี้ยว khiaaoH


compare

To examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences: to compare two pieces of cloth; to compare the governments of two nations. to consider or describe as similar;
liken: “Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?”

เปรียบเทียบ bpriiapL thiiapF


concentrate

To focus your attention on something without thinking of other things

จดจ่อ johtL jaawL

Also to make a liquid solution that is very strong without being weakened with water or diluted with other liquids.



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