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Research on diseases using Avatar film’s motion capture technology

2023年1月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. severity /suh-VER-i-tee/ [noun] – seriousness The severity of the storm was unexpected and caused widespread damage. disorder /dis-AWR-der / [noun] – an illness of the mind or body He was diagnosed with a disorder that affects his ability to process emotions. clinical /KLIN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – used to refer to medical work or teaching that relates to the examination and treatment of ill people The doctor recommended a clinical trial for the new medication as a last resort. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis/ [noun] – a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it: After…
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Egypt’s zoo renovation plans prompt concerns over animal care

2023年1月27日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skepticism /SKEP-tuh-siz-uhm/ [noun] – doubt that something is true or useful The proposals were met with a mix of mistrust and skepticism. negligence /NEG-li-juhns/ [noun] – the fact of not giving enough care or attention to someone or something Medical negligence was alleged against the physician. expel /ik-SPEL/ [verb] – to force someone to leave a school, organization, or country Many students were expelled for cheating during tests. integrate /IN-ti-greyt/ [verb] – to mix with and join society or a group of people, often changing to suit their way of life, habits, and customs Children frequently…
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How your brain is controlled by gut microbes

2023年1月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outnumber /out-NUHM-ber/ [verb] – to be greater in number than someone or something The number of ants in the colony far outnumbers the number of humans on Earth. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way: The impact of the loss was profound, leaving a deep emotional scar on the survivors. immune /ih-MYOON/ [adjective] – protected against a particular disease by particular substances in the blood The patient’s body was immune to the antibiotics, rendering them ineffective in treating the infection. supplement /SUHP-luh-muhnt/ [noun] – something that is added to…
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Town in Spain that is powered by the sea

2023年1月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trader /TREY-der/ [noun] – a person who buys and sells things The trader skillfully navigated the volatile markets to make a profit. motion /MOH-shuhn/ [noun] – the act or process of moving, or a particular action or movement The motion of the boat on the water was soothing as it gently rocked back and forth. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The transition from a dictatorship to a democracy was a slow and difficult process. installation /in-stuh-LEY-shuhn / [noun] – the act…
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Wine King of California

2023年1月24日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. viticulture /VIT-i-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the growing of grapes, or the science or study of this Our skilled crew and Suzuki’s background in viticulture guarantee the fine quality of our wine. utopian /yoo-TOH-pee-uhn/ [adjective] – relating to or aiming for a perfect society in which everyone works well with each other and is happy He was striving to realize his utopian vision of world peace. crank out something /krangk out/ [phrasal verb] – to produce something in large amounts, like a machine does The author cranks out three novels per year. opulent /OP-yuh-luhnt/ [adjective] – expensive and…
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Energy executive fears that rising bills will continue

2023年1月23日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing Shirley’s achievement is attributed to three key factors. windfall /WIND-fawl/ [noun] – an amount of money that you win or receive from someone unexpectedly The hospital received a $300,000 windfall. impose /im-POHZ/ [verb] – to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received Congress can impose rigorous requirements on the bank. subject to something /suhb-JEKT too/ [idiom] – if an action or event is subject to something, it needs something to happen before it can…
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The approach to reigniting fading passion

2023年1月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spark /spahrk / [noun] – a feeling or quality that causes excitement The spark of ambition was evident in the learners’ determination to succeed. survey /ser-VEY/ [verb] – to ask people questions in order to find out about their opinions or behavior The marketing team will survey potential customers to gather insights on the new product launch. relevance /REL-uh-vuhns/ [noun] – the degree to which something is related or useful to what is happening or being talked about The relevance of the topic lies in its potential to improve the quality of life for people and…
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New flashy job titles are on the rise: What’s the risk?

2023年1月21日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retention /ri-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability of a company to keep its employees and stop them from going to work somewhere else A key recruitment and retention strategy includes offering health benefits. hype /hahyp/ [noun] – a situation in which something is advertised and discussed in newspapers, on television, etc. a lot in order to attract everyone’s interest His most recent movie has generated a lot of hype. novel /NOV-uhl/ [adjective] – new and original, not like anything seen before It was challenging to wrap your head around such a novel concept. outpace /out-PEYS/ [verb] –…
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How to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables

2023年1月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stakes /steyk/ [noun] – a sum of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky game or venture The city continues to wager large stakes on airline stock. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out The emission of greenhouse gases from industrial processes has been linked to climate change. outweigh /out-WEY/ [verb] – to be greater or more important than something else The potential benefits of the new policy far outweigh the potential drawbacks. commonly /KOM-uhn-lee/ [adverb] – often or usually Commonly, the term…
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Masterclasses offered to small business owners

2023年1月19日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. masterclass /MAS-ter-klas/ [noun] – a class taught by someone who has an expert knowledge or skill in a particular area She was at the village to teach aspiring young players in a masterclass. upskill /UHP-skil/ [verb] – to learn new skills or to teach workers new skills If the employees are going to take over the project, we need to upskill them. consultation /kon-suhl-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a meeting to discuss something or to get advice The fee for a 30-minute consultation is $60. cost of living /kost ov LIV-ing/ [noun] – the amount of money that…
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