Adolescence /ˌæd

share /ʃeə r / /ʃer/ noun PART OF A BUSINESS
2. [ C ] one of the equal parts into which the ownership of a company is divided and which can be bought by members of the public
The value of my shares has risen/fallen by 8%.
We've got some shares in British Telecom.
He invests in stocks and shares.
share prices


share /ʃeə r / /ʃer/ noun PART
1. [ C or U ] a part of something that has been divided between several people, which belongs to, is owed to or has to be done by a particular person
The total bill comes to £80, so our share is £20.
We must make sure that everyone gets equal shares of the food.
The party's share of the vote fell from 39% to 24%.
She's not doing her share of the work.
We must all accept some share of the responsibility.
shiftwork /ˈʃɪft.wɜːk/ /-wɝːk/ noun [ U ]
when different groups of workers work somewhere at different times of the day and night
The factory is run on shiftwork. I hate shiftwork.
skill /skɪl/ noun [ C or U ]
an ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have practised it
Ruth had/possessed great writing skills. I have no skill at/in sewing.