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People are now taking on extra, secret jobs to keep them out of the eyes of their bosses

2021年10月29日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – (esp. of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time There is a chronic teacher shortage in the university. asset /AS-et/ [noun] – a useful or valuable quality, skill, or person Language skills are assets in this line of work. pursue /per-SOO/ [verb] – if you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time He decided to pursue work in the television industry. distinct /dih-STINGKT/ [adjective] – clearly separate and different (from something else) The two ideas…
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You can now design your own Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

2021年10月28日

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©Samsung via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evolve /ih-VOLV/ [verb] – to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually Television has evolved through the decades. coincide /koh-in-SAHYD/ [verb] – to happen at or near the same time The important meeting coincided with my son’s birthday. hectic /HEK-tik/ [adjective] – full of activity, or very busy and fast It’s always a hectic day at the office. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by Bernard remained calm amid the dangers. component /kuhm-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a part that combines with other parts to form something…
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Winter heating bills set to soar in the US as energy prices jump

2021年10月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surge /surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly and strongly The taxi fare surged from $12 at 4:00 p.m. to $20 after 5 p.m. because of the rush hour. labor /LEY-ber/ [noun] – work, especially hard physical work The new town hall will require many hours of labor. soar /sawr/ [verb] – to rise very quickly to a high level The TV show’s ratings soared from 4% in the first episode to 20% in the last. interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – money that is charged by a bank or other financial organization for borrowing money Lower interest rates…
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BTS announces four shows at SoFi Stadium

2021年10月26日

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©Live Nation Entertainment Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenal /fi-NOM-uh-nl/ [adjective] – extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way The Beatles’ music has been an all-time phenomenal success. leg /leg/ [noun] – a part of a trip, competition, or activity that has several stages The Southeast Asian leg of Ariana Grande’s upcoming concert was canceled. sweep over (something/someone) /sweep-oh-ver/ [phrasal verb] – to suddenly affect someone very strongly The tragedy swept over Kyle’s loved ones. rollout /ROHL-out/ [noun] – the act of making something, especially a product or service, available for the first time The vaccine rollout in the…
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Apple reveals new MacBook Pro and AirPods 3

2021年10月25日

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©Apple via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unveil /uhn-VEYL/ [verb] – to show or introduce something new or make it known publicly for the first time They are scheduled to unveil the new products this Saturday. processor /PROS-es-er/ [noun] – the part of a computer that performs operations on the information that is put into it Your computer is too slow. Maybe its processor is already outdated. spatial /SPEY-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to, occupying, or having the character of space With its spatial audio, it felt like we watched the movie in a cinema. integration /in-ti-GREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action…
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LinkedIn is terminating its site in China

2021年10月24日

LinkedIn is terminating its site in China

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. censorship /SEN-ser-ship/ [noun] – the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security Newspapers were silenced by the country’s strict censorship laws. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and deserving attention Mary graduated from a notable university in the United States. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do or be better than Coldplay’s new album surpassed 100,000 UK chart sales in just a week. retreat /ri-TREET/ [noun] – the act of going away from a person or place because you are unwilling to fight…
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Say goodbye to the term “late bloomer”

2021年10月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stigma /STIG-muh/ [noun] – a strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about something Low-budget food programs used to carry a stigma. antiquated /AN-ti-kwey-tid/ [adjective] – old-fashioned or unsuitable for modern society He argues that the laws are antiquated and irrelevant in today’s world. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life Buying his own house is a milestone in his life. widespread /WAHY-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people The road accident received widespread media…
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The race is on to replace harmful chemicals in our homes

2021年10月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scrutinize /SKROOT-n-ahyz / [verb] – to examine something very carefully in order to discover information He scrutinized the men’s faces closely, attempting to figure out who was lying. phase out /FEYZ-out/ [verb phrase] – to remove or stop using something gradually or in stages The planes will be phased out by the end of the year, according to the airline. dispose of /dih-SPOHZ ov/ [verb phrase] – to get rid of someone or something or deal with something so that the matter is finished He no longer rides the bike, but he’s very reluctant to dispose…
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UK port delays cause a shortage of Harry Potter toys

2021年10月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retailer /REE-teyl-er/ [noun] – a person, shop, or business that sells goods to the public Many online retailers resell products at higher prices. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment There is an ongoing investigation for the incident that happened last week. replica /REP-li-kuh/ [noun] – an exact copy of an object The food replicas displayed at the entrance of Japanese restaurants are fascinating. margin /MAHR-jin/ [noun] – the profit made on a product or service The organization reported a net profit margin of 20% last year. urge…
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Fortnite banned from App Store as legal battle continues

2021年10月20日

Fortnite banned from App Store as legal battle continues

©Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. blacklist /BLAK-list/ [verb] – to put someone’s name on a list of people who are considered not acceptable, which keeps the person from getting jobs, going certain places, or doing particular things The government blacklisted the firm for its illegal operations. take to (somewhere) /teyk-too/ [phrasal verb] – to go somewhere, usually because you are in a difficult or dangerous situation Shiela took to Facebook to show her grief over her mom’s passing. bypass /BAHY-pas/ [verb] – to ignore a rule or official authority Several employees bypassed the company policy, which resulted in their…
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