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Elon Musk becomes the richest person in the world

2021年1月13日

© Lucy Nicholson—Reuters via Time.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do or be better than The success of the movie has surpassed everyone’s expectations. ranking /RANG-king/ [noun] – a rank or level, for example in a competition Their brand popularity rose from 25th to the 10th spot in ranking. surge / surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly and strongly The company’s profits have surged. continuation /kuhn-tin-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the fact of continuing or a thing that continues or follows from something else The continuation of the 2-part series will be posted later. firm /furm/ [noun] –…
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5 dishes to try out in Hanoi aside from pho

2021年1月11日

© Christina Choi/CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. renowned /ri-NOUND/ [adjective] – famous for something The new restaurant in town is renowned for its desserts. date /deyt/ [verb] – to say how long something has existed or when it was made It’s a tradition that dates back to the 14th century. congregate /KONG-gr-geyt/ [verb] – to gather together in a large group More group of people are congregating at cafes these days. dill /dil/ [noun] – an herb whose seeds and leaves are used to flavor foods in cooking Please don’t add dill on the dish. I don’t really like it…
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If you desire to travel this year, you may be required a vaccine passport

2021年1月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vaccine /vak-SEEN/ [noun] – a substance containing a virus or bacterium in a form that is not harmful, given to a person or animal to prevent them from getting the disease that the virus or bacterium causes He created a vaccine that is used by a lot of people today. initiate /ih-NISH-ee-eyt/ [verb] – to cause something to begin Some plans were initiated by him. administration /ad-min-uh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a period of government, or the people who are in government The Obama administration did their best within their term. outcome /OUT-kuhm/ [noun] – a result or…
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The Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch is a massive plastic habitat

2021年1月7日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. habitat /HAB-i-tat / [noun] – the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives A lot of wildlife is losing its natural habitat as a result of so many areas of forest being cut down. mollusk /MOL-uhsk/ [noun] – any animal that has a soft body, no spine, and is often covered with a shell. Many mollusks live in water Mollusks are the second most diverse group of plants and animals in the world. aid /eyd/ [verb] – to help She went to aid the man trapped in his car. debris /duh-BREE/ [noun] –…
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Simon Cowell to be a Judge in Israel’s ‘The X Factor’

2021年1月7日

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© via CinemaBlend Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. panel /PAN-l / [noun] – a small group of people chosen to give advice, make a decision, or publicly discuss their opinions as entertainment Steve performed confidently in front of the judging panel. veteran /VET-er-uhn/ [noun] – a person who has had a lot of experience of a particular activity It was an honor working with Philip, a veteran in the film industry. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of an event or information being often discussed in newspapers and on the television, etc. Their latest movie got a lot of exposure from…
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Issues about supply hinders Pfizer from producing extra vaccine faster

2021年1月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. constraints /kuhn-STREYNT/ [noun] – something that controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits Financial constraints on the company are preventing them from employing new staff. hinder /HIN-der/ [part of speech] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something High winds have hindered firefighters in their efforts to put out the blaze. vaccine /vak-SEEN/ [noun] – a substance containing a virus or bacterium in a form that is not harmful, given to a person or animal to prevent them from getting the disease that the…
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Farmers, firemen, and airline employees for Covid-19 vaccine priority

2020年12月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. federal /FED-er-uhl/ [adjective] – Relating to the central government, and not to the government of a region, of some countries such as the U.S They were charged with violating federal law. vaccine /vak-SEEN/ [noun] – a substance containing a virus or bacterium in a form that is not harmful, given to a person or animal to prevent them from getting the disease that the virus or bacterium causes This vaccine protects against some kinds of the bacteria. administration /ad-min-uh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the people in an organization who manage its business and operations The decision to cancel…
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Kamakura’s secret haven of retro Japanese toys and games

2020年12月28日

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©GaijinPot Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. de facto /dee FAK-toh/ [adjective] – existing in fact, although not necessarily intended or legal English is pretty much the world’s de facto common language nowadays. down memory lane /doun MEM-uh-ree leyn/ [idiom] – looking back to the past My mother visited her old high school for a trip down memory lane. marvel /MAHR-vuhl/ [verb] – to show or experience great surprise or admiration We all marvelled at the city’s breathtaking architecture. array /uh-REY/ [noun] – a large group of things or people, esp. when shown or positioned in an attractive way The new store…
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The hidden strength behind “weak-tie” friendships

2020年12月23日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. comforting /KUHM-fer-ting/ [adjective] – making you feel less sad or worried My best friend’s words of encouragement are always comforting for me. infrequently /in-FREE-kwuhnt-li/ [adverb] – not often William does play cricket, but infrequently. serendipitous /ser-uhn-DIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – happening or found by chance The movie made us believe that the plot is serendipitous. resume /ri-ZOOM/ [verb] – start something again after a pause Let’s resume from where we left off in yesterday’s meeting. acquaintance /uh-KWEYN-tns/ [noun] – a person that you have met but do not know well You can meet new acquaintances at the upcoming…
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Apple’s AirPods Max are remarkable, but they are a bit pricey

2020年12月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. release /ri-LEES / [verb] – to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use Police have released a picture of the man they want to question. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or degree They spent an immense amount of time getting the engine into its perfect condition. review /ri-VYOO/ [verb] – to consider something in order to make changes in it, study it, or give an opinion about it Officials have to review the text before it’s made public. fascinate /FAS-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to interest someone a lot…
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