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Two new studies recommend that people with blood type O may have a lower chance of Coronavirus infection other critical illnesses

2020年11月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impact /im-PAKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on something The situation impacted the status of the economy. sensitivity /sen-si-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – having a strong physical reaction to something You have to use this toothpaste whenever dental trauma results in tooth sensitivity to hot or cold. uncover /uhn-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to discover something secret or hidden or remove something covering something else The police uncovered the mystery behind the crime that happened a week ago. proportion /pruh-PAWR-shuhn/ [noun] – the number or amount of a group or part of something when compared to the whole Women…
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Microsoft turns to using cleaner jet fuel to cut down air pollution

2020年10月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time More and more aviation companies are using sustainable fuel to help reduce air pollution. to-and-fro /TOO-uhn-FROH/ [adverb] – in one direction and then in the opposite direction, a number of times Today, my family and I are scheduled to travel to-and-fro Osaka and Tokyo. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out There should be more laws about controlling carbon dioxide emissions. address /uh-DRES/ [verb] – to give…
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From strangers to travel buddies: A lockdown travel story

2020年10月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unthinkable /un-THING-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – something that is very unlikely or undesirable It’s unthinkable for a child his age to learn how to speak a foreign language so fluently. on the road /on thuh rohd/ [phrasal noun] – when you are on the road, you are driving or travelling, usually over a long distance Good and humorous conversations on the road help pass the time. itinerary /ahy-TIN-uh-RER-ee/ [noun] – a detailed plan or route of a journey Kindly send the itinerary of our business trip via email. hit it off /hit it of/ [idiom] – be naturally…
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It was just an attempt. Today the World Food Programme gives food to countless people each year

2020年10月26日

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© CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endeavor /en-DEV-er/ [noun] – an attempt to do something Even if we did endeavors to contact her, we still failed in the end. humanitarian /hyoo-man-i-TAIR-ee-uhn/ [adjective] – a person who is involved in or connected with improving people’s lives and reducing suffering The United Nations is considered a big humanitarian organization. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] – something that happens Arguing with my brother is an everyday occurence at home. speechless /speech-lis/ [adjective] – unable to speak because you are so angry, shocked, surprised, etc. She was speechless when she heard that she had won the…
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Dubai begins preparations for Expo 2020 one year ahead its opening

2020年10月23日

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© CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pavilion /puh-VIL-yuhn/ [noun] – a large building in which sports or entertainment takes place The pavilions in Dubai are being constructed in preparation for the upcoming event. thoroughfare /THUR-uh-fair/ [noun] – a main road for public use or a passage through somewhere Make sure the thoroughfares are safe for the guests before the event starts. mobility /moh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to move freely or be easily moved The cavalry has more mobility than any other infantry unit. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit of measuring area, equal to 4,047 square meters My childhood…
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Superhabitable planets could sustain life better than Earth

2020年10月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] – a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject My favorite author had several discussions about space in that journal. overlook /oh-ver-LOOK/ [verb] – to fail to notice or consider something or someone His movie was awarded for an Oscar, but Maricar herself was overlooked as best actress. suited /SOO-tid/ [adjective] – right for someone or something With the information about his work experience, he would be ideally suited for the job. classify /KLAS-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to divide things or people into groups according to their type, or…
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Irishman Brendan Lawlor makes history as the first golfer with disability to join European Tour

2020年10月19日

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© Ross Kinnaird via CNN International Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hinder /HIN-der / [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something The bulky clothes hindered their movements. 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 His older brother wants to pursue a career in dentistry. spark /spahrk/ [verb] – to cause the start of something The kind gesture sparked hope inside her. peer /peer/ [noun] – a person who is the…
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Flaming Torch-inspired skyscraper set to be the tallest building in Japan

2020年10月16日

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© Mitsubishi Estate 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 A new flagship phone will be unveiled in a product launch this coming November. situate /SICH-oo-eyt/ [verb] – to put something in a particular position The newly-opened clothing line store is situated in Manila near the National Library. envision /en-VIZH-uhn/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something is a likely or desirable possibility in the future The company envisioned adding at least ten more branches worldwide next year. surpass /ser-PAHS/ [verb]…
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China’s Forbidden City stands proud at 600

2020年10月14日

© Frédéric Soltan/Corbis/Getty Images via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unrecognizable /uhn-rek-uhg-NAHZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – very different to before, or changed very much, and therefore not able to be recognized It was my first time seeing my friend after five years. She’s already unrecognizable. conjure /KUHN-jer/ [verb] – to make something appear by magic or as if by magic A woman in our neighborhood claims she can conjure up spirits of the dead. pre-eminence /pree-EM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the quality of being more important or better than others The way the previous emperor showed his pre-eminence was not pleasing. symmetrical /si-MET-tri-kuhl/ [adjective]…
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The Netherlands implements new rules amidst virus concerns for the first time

2020年10月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. televised /TEL-uh-vahyzt/ [adjective] – shown on television Mind telling me about the televised press conference of the president? I missed it yesterday. compliant /kuhm-PLAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – used to describe someone or something that obeys particular rules or laws As of this month, all employees have been compliant to the new regulations. in full measure /in ful MEZH-er/ [phrase] – to the greatest degree, or in the largest amount possible The teacher’s expectations about the report have been met in full measure. mandate /MAN-deyt/ [verb] – to officially require someone to do something, or something to happen…
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