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Auctioneer Sotheby’s sells a rare black diamond for $4.3m

2022年2月19日

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©REUTERS via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. auction /AWK-shuhn / [noun] – a usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids (= offers of money) for each thing, until the thing is sold to the person who will pay most They are selling period furniture at the auction. family /FAM-uh-lee/ [noun] – a group of things that are related or have similar qualities The French language belongs to the Romance language family. trace /treys/ [noun] – a very slight amount This dish has traces of cinnamon and honey. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to come…
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Kew experts name a new tree after a famous Hollywood actor

2022年2月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. honor /ON-er/ [verb] – to show great respect for someone or something, especially in public He was honored for his courage. officially /uh-FISH-uhl-ly/ [adverb] – formally and in a way agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority The plan was announced officially this morning proclaim /proh-KLEYM/ [verb] – to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive All of the nations have proclaimed their support for the partnership. withdraw /with-DRAW/ [verb] – to take something back, or to remove something He requested that his name be withdrawn from the list of Golden Globe…
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UK rental costs rise as employees return to the office

2022年2月17日

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©GETTY IMAGES via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. drastically /DRAS-tik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is severe and sudden or has very noticeable effects This city has changed drastically over the years. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something The establishment recently imposed parking restrictions. skyrocket /SKAHY-rok-it/ [verb] – to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success Oil prices skyrocketed in the past week. underway /UHN-der-wey/ [adjective] – If something is underway, it is happening now The young governor’s project is underway. shift /shift/ [verb] – (of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change The…
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Sea temperatures rise abnormally in Alaska

2022年2月16日

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©Raime Fronstin/NPS/NOAA Fisheries Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. jeopardy /JEP-er-dee/ [noun] – danger of loss, harm, or failure Thousands of jobs are in jeopardy due to the ongoing health crisis. repercussion /ree-per-KUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one Margaret’s resignation will have serious repercussions on the firm. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] – dangerous The new environmental regulations aim to reduce hazardous air pollutants. security /si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [noun] – the fact that something is not likely to fail or be lost Teachers went on strike last week to demand job security. coincide /koh-in-SAHYD/…
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The New York Times acquires Wordle

2022年2月15日

The New York Times acquires Wordle

©Sarah Tew/CNET Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acquisition /ak-wuh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of getting something The company has announced its first overseas acquisition. suite /sweet/ [noun] – a set of related software (= computer program) products I use the Adobe Creative Suite for my freelance editing job. forum /FAWR-uhm/ [noun] – an occasion, place, or platform for talking about a matter of public interest Mike likes to read about different interesting topics on online forums like Quora and Reddit. engage /en-GEYJ/ [verb] – to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it Kim is currently engaged in putting…
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The history of Valentine’s Day

2022年2月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or judge something in a particular way I deem it necessary to have other contact persons just in case of emergencies. oppress /uh-PRES/ [verb] – to govern people in an unfair and cruel way and prevent them from having opportunities and freedom Legends say that the ruthless ruler had been oppressing his people for years. jailer /JEY-ler/ [noun] – a prison guard The jailer always checks the prisoners at the same hour every night. inscribe /in-SKRAYB/ [verb] – to write words in a book or carve (= cut) them on…
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Apple users can now use Face ID with a mask

2022年2月13日

Apple will let you use Face ID with a mask in the next iOS update

©Chaim Gartenberg/The Verge Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stun /stuhn/ [verb] – to shock or surprise someone very much The news of the disaster stunned people throughout the world. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – the ability of a machine to read something electronically and to get information from it Our team is currently developing a text recognition software. snap /snap/ [verb] – to take a lot of photographs quickly Anna was snapping away with her new camera the whole time we were in Vietnam. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – used to describe something that is easy to recognize because it is different from…
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How companies drove employees to resign

2022年2月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resignation /rez-ig-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of telling your employer that you are leaving your job This morning, I handed in my resignation letter. shift /shift/ [verb] – (of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change The focus of the media has increasingly shifted to environmental issues. 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 pursued the decision to work in the television industry. juggle /JUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to succeed in arranging your life so that you…
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Japan celebrates National Foundation Day

2022年2月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commemorate /kuh-MEM-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to show honor to the memory of an important person or event in a special way The celebrations commemorated the school’s 20th anniversary of its founding. predecessor /PRED-uh-ses-er/ [noun] – someone who had a job or a position before someone else, or something that comes before another thing in time or in a series My predecessor held this position for a total of twelve years. throne /throhn/ [noun] – the state of being a ruler Charles is the rightful heir to the throne. descendant /dih-SEN-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who is related…
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What breakfast looks like in 5 different countries

2022年2月10日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. produce /PROD-oos/ [noun] – food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming There is a new store in town that offers fresh produce. grain /greyn/ [noun] – a seed or seeds from a plant, especially a plant like a grass such as rice or wheat The country’s grain exports were down this past year. nutritious /noo-TRISH-uhs/ [adjective] – containing many of the substances needed for life and growth Almonds and walnuts are highly nutritious. top /top/ [verb] – to be on the upper surface of something, especially as a decoration…
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