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Primary school in Northern Ireland to be closed

2022年5月16日

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©Google via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earmark /EER-mahrk/ [verb] – to intend something for a particular purpose The school has earmarked to use a portion of its funds to purchase new books. extracurricular /ek-struh-kuh-RIK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – (of activities or subjects) not part of the usual school or college course Children are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. consultation /kon-suhl-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a meeting to discuss something or to get advice Training experts are available for online consultation. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping operating The pandemic led to the closure of several businesses,…
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The Spider-Man movie that brought life to comic books

2022年5月15日

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©Alamy via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trilogy /TRIL-uh-jee/ [noun] – a series of three books, plays, etc. written about the same situation or characters, forming a continuous story It’s hard to believe the first installment of the original trilogy was released 37 years ago. submerge yourself in something /suhb-MERJ in/ [phrasal verb] – to put all your effort into doing a particular activity He would always submerge himself in any role assigned to him. montage /mon-TAHZ/ [noun] – a piece of work produced by combining smaller parts, or the process of making such a work The presentation contains a…
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Cyclists pay up to £107 for bike hangar usage annually

2022年5月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. permit /PUR-mit/ [noun] – an official document that allows you to do something or go somewhere The work permit is not renewable. campaign /kam-PEYN/ [noun] – a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim The demonstrations were part of a campaign to stop a proposed building project in the region. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out Huge carbon emissions into the biosphere pose a risk of catastrophes. reconsider /ree-kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to think again about a decision…
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IPCC scientists believe it’s “now or never” to limit global warming

2022年5月13日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] – (of substances, materials, activities, or conditions) dangerous Hazardous waste must be disposed of correctly. official /uh-FISH-uhl / [noun] – a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization According to the government officials, the help will be on its way. globe /glohb / [noun] – the world His ultimate goal is to travel the globe. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past This century has seen unprecedented levels of environmental damage. catastrophe /kuh-TAS-truh-fee/ [noun] – a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction…
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Must-try dumplings from around the world

2022年5月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plump /pluhmp/ [adjective] – having a pleasantly soft, rounded body or shape We had a plump and juicy roast chicken for dinner. aroma /uh-ROH-muh/ [noun] – a strong, pleasant smell, usually from food or drink I just love the aroma of freshly brewed coffee! intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong She drank more than 8 glasses of water because of the intense heat. infuse /in-FYOOZ/ [verb] – to fill (with herbs, liquid, tea leaves, etc.) so as to extract flavor or other qualities I infused this dish with some…
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Man-made diamond sales rise

2022年5月11日

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©Charles and Colvard via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. infinite /IN-fuh-nit/ [adjective] – without limits; extremely large or great Her patience was infinite all throughout the training period. drive /drahyv/ [verb] – to force someone or something to go somewhere or do something Traffic congestion in the city is driving people to move to the countryside. ethical /ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong Companies must address ethical issues. reassure /ree-uh-SHOOR/ [verb] – to comfort someone and stop them from worrying The bus driver reassured passengers that they will arrive in town on time….
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Iraq hit by worst case of sand and dust storms

2022年5月10日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. visibility /viz-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – how clearly objects can be seen, or how far you can see clearly, usually because of the weather conditions Fog has severely reduced the visibility in the ocean. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period when there is little or no rain Many communities have suffered from food shortages due to drought. diminish /dih-MIN-ish/ [verb] – to reduce or be reduced in size or importance The world’s natural resources have been quickly diminishing. upstream /UHP-STREEM/ [adjective] – on a river or stream towards its origin Factories upstream continue to pollute the water….
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Four artworks of Surrealism explained

2022年5月9日

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©The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo / MOMAT/DNPartcom via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rationality /rash-uh-NAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being based on clear thought and reason, or of making decisions based on clear thought and reason Scientists use logic and rationality in their studies. void /void/ [noun] – a large hole or empty space Lucy looked into the void over the cliff. defiance /dih-FAHY-uhns/ [noun] – behavior in which you refuse to obey someone or something He slammed the door shut in defiance upon exiting the conference room. repressed /ri-PREST/ [adjective] – having feelings that you do…
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The language of Mother’s Day flowers

2022年5月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. usefulness /YOOS-fuhl-ness/ [noun] – the quality or state of being useful Mr. Kent talked about the usefulness of artificial intelligence in his speech. fragrance /FREY-gruhns/ [noun] – a sweet or pleasant smell The fragrance of herbs put her in a good mood. uncover /uhn-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to discover something secret or hidden I enjoy uncovering the mysteries of remote islands. elegance /EL-ih-guhns/ [noun] – the quality of being graceful and attractive in appearance or behavior It was Daniella’s elegance that left an impression on him. innocence /IN-uh-suhns/ [noun] – the quality of not having much experience…
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UK proposes regulations to make fake reviews illegal

2022年5月7日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commission /kuh-MISH-uhn/ [verb] – to choose someone to do a piece of work, or to have a piece of work done He commissioned a well-known artist to paint his family. bogus /BOH-guhs/ [adjective] – (of something) not what it appears or claims to be; false but made to look real Upon investigation, the ID card he presented was bogus. solicit /suh-LIS-it/ [verb] – to ask for something in a persuasive and determined way Public officials are forbidden from soliciting gifts or money in exchange for favor. perception /per-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or opinion, often held…
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