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900 employees laid off via Zoom call

2021年12月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mortgage /MAWR-gij/ [noun] – an agreement that allows you to borrow money from a bank or similar organization, especially to buy a house, or the amount of money itself You can choose to have the mortgage in monthly payables. lay off /LEY awf/ [phrasal verb] – discharge a worker temporarily or permanently because of a shortage of work Unfortunately, John is among those who were laid off last week. abrupt /uh-BRUHPT/ [adjective] – sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant The decision was abrupt. It seemed like they didn’t plan the picnic thoroughly. jarring /JAHR-ing/ [adjective] –…
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Thriving wildlife in deserted areas around Fukushima

2021年12月12日

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©University of Georgia Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. thriving /THRAHY-ving/ [adjective] – growing, developing, or being successful The country aims for a thriving economy after suffering from the pandemic. catastrophe /kuh-TAS-truh-fee/ [noun] – a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction The Super Typhoon Yolanda was one of the most destructive catastrophes that hit the Philippines. deserted /dih-ZUR-tid/ [adjective] – if a place is deserted, there are no people in it The deserted area was filled with pests. casualty /KAZH-oo-uhl-tee/ [noun] – a person injured or killed in a serious accident or war The driving training aims to reduce…
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Japan’s traditional way of starting anew

2021年12月11日

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© Shirokiya Denbe in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward via The Mainichi Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gloss /glos/ [noun] – a smooth, shiny appearance on the surface of something Could you buy paint that has a gloss finish? static /STAT-ik/ [adjective] – staying in one place without moving, or not changing for a long time The oil price has remained static for a few months. purge /purj/ [verb] – to get rid of something unwanted, harmful, or evil The new president has promised to purge the corrupt police force. accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] – to collect a large number of things over a…
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New Zealand to reopen to travelers who have been vaccinated

2021年12月10日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vaccinate /VAK-suh-neyt/ [verb] – to give someone a vaccine, usually by injection, to prevent them from getting a disease The children were vaccinated against major diseases. self-isolate /self AHY-suh-lit/ [verb] – to not leave your home and to stay away from other people when you have, or may have, an infectious disease, so that you do not infect anyone else If you self-isolate, you will stay indoors for 14 days and avoid interaction with others. New Zealander /noo zee-luhnd-ir/ [noun] – a person from New Zealand I’m a New Zealander who is studying Chinese. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/…
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Elle magazine to stop using animal fur in its publications worldwide

2021年12月9日

©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indication /in-di-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen The number of customers is an indication of the store’s success. reform /ri-FAWRM/ [noun] – an improvement, especially in a person’s behavior or in the structure of something The country’s education system is calling for reform. ethical /ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong All businesses should strictly follow ethical practices. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv / [adjective] – using new methods or ideas Japan is home to many innovative products. applaud /uh-PLAWD/…
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The man who is transforming towns into massive sponges

2021年12月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inundate /IN-uhn-deyt/ [verb] – to flood an area with water If the dam fails, large areas of the town will be inundated. vegetation /vej-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – plants in general, or plants that are found in a particular area Developers building hotels along the coast have harmed much of the region’s original vegetation. province /PROV-ins/ [noun] – one of the areas that a country or empire is divided into as part of the organization of its government, which often has some control over its own laws He established himself as governor of the province. municipal /myoo-NIS-uh-puhl/ [adjective]…
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Dubai opens world’s first, highest 360-degree infinity pool

2021年12月7日

Dubai opens world's highest 360-degree infinity pool

©AURA Skypool Lounge via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feat /feet/ [noun] – something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it This tunnel is a phenomenal feat of engineering. real estate /REE-uhl-ih-STEYT/ [noun] – property in the form of land or buildings He invested most of his wealth in real estate. headquartered /HED-kwawr-terd/ [adjective] – if an organization is headquartered somewhere, it has its main office in that place Several large companies are headquartered in northern California. lounge /lounj/ [noun] – a room in a hotel, airport, theatre, etc. where people can relax or wait…
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New coronavirus variant Omicron under observation by scientists

2021年12月6日

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© Thomas Faull/Alamy Live News/Alamy Live News via The Guardian Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. underway /UHN-der-wey/ [adjective] – if something is underway, it is happening now Plans to improve the highways are underway. inconclusive /in-kuhn-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – not giving or having a result or decision The medical test results are inconclusive. We must wait for at least a week. efficacy /EF-i-kuh-see/ [noun] – the quality of being effective; effectiveness Based on studies, the vaccine efficacy varies from one individual to another. alteration /awl-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change, usually a slight change, in the appearance, character, or structure of something Prices…
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Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter’s CEO

2021年12月5日

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©BBC via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. board /bawrd/ [noun] – the group of people who are responsible for controlling and organizing a company or organization We will have a meeting with the board of directors next week. accusation /ak-yoo-ZEY-shuhn / [noun] – a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind, or the fact of accusing someone He immediately denied the accusation. bias /BAHY-uhs / [noun] – the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment I believe all employers…
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3 splendid places to witness Tokyo’s fall colors

2021年12月4日

3 splendid places to witness Tokyo's fall colors

©Marufish/Flickr Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. splashy /SPLASH-ee/ [adjective] – attracting attention, particularly colorful or showy The dress was printed with splashy flowers. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or judge something in a particular way Several factors are deemed necessary to produce a good output of the project. catch a glimpse (of something/someone) /KACH-uh-GLIMPS-uhv-SUHM-thing/ [idiom] – to see someone or something very briefly or suddenly Many had waited for hours to catch a glimpse of him. glory /GLAWR-ee/ [noun] – great beauty, or something special or extremely beautiful, that gives great pleasure They want to restore the castle to its…
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