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“Weathering with You” to be Japan’s entry for International Film award

2019年10月18日

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© Photo by GKIDS , INC- © 2019 TOHO CO.,LTD / CoMix Wave Films Inc./ via IMDb Vocabulary: entitle /en-TAHYT-l/ [verb] to give a title to a book, movie, etc BTS entitled their latest single “Heartbeat” which was released last month. nominate /nom-UH-neyt/ [verb] to officially suggest someone for a position, an honor, or election Sam Elliott was nominated as Best Supporting Actor for this year’s Academy Awards. blockbuster /BLOK-buhs-ter/ [noun] a book or movie that is very successful The movie is expected to be the biggest blockbuster of the year. top-grossing /TOP-grohs-sing/ [adjective] used to describe a product or service, especially a film, that earns more money than any…
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Talking to yourself in third person can help you succeed

2019年10月14日

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Vocabulary: introspection /in-truh-SPEK-shuhn/ [noun] examination of and attention to your own ideas, thoughts, and feelings My mother always told me that too much introspection may lead to depression. acumen /uh-KYOO-muhn/ [noun] skill in making correct decisions and judgments in a particular subject Apart from his great works of art, his political acumen is very noticeable. rumination /ROO-muh-ney-shun/ [noun] the act of thinking carefully and for a long period about something Sometimes, rumination is not good for mental and physical health. rhetorical /ri-TAWR-i-kuhl/ [adjective] rhetorical speech or writing is intended to seem important or influence people When I was a student, my favorite English topic was about rhetorical devices. dispassionately /dis-PASH-uh-nit-lee/…
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Seeking modernization enhances life at work, according to a Japanese company president

2019年10月11日

Vocabulary: labor /LEY-ber/ [noun] practical work The labor to produce a new AI robot is intensive. drive /drahyv/ [noun] energy and determination to achieve something My manager is looking for someone who has the drive to make a difference in the company. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] to limit the ability of someone to do something She doesn’t need more emotions to hinder her decision making. flourish /FLUR-ish/ [verb] to grow or develop successfully The city keeps on flourishing because the mayor is well-trained. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] to make something stronger or more extreme She intensified her workout, running 65 miles a week. The president of a Japanese company that provides daily…
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Astonishing 2D Cafe in Tokyo attracts customers

2019年10月9日

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Vocabulary: two-dimensional /TOO-di-MEN-shuh-nl/ [adjective] flat, having width and length but not depth He is known for his two-dimensional artworks. facade /fuh-SAHD/ [noun] the front of a building The building’s facade is decorated with colorful hats. monochrome /MON-uh-krohm/ [adjective] using only black, white, and grey, or using only one color They moved out of their monochrome house because they thought it was dull. interior design /in-TEER-ee-er dih-ZAHYN/ [noun] the art of planning the decoration of the inside of a building such as a house or office The interior design of the building was planned by the famous architect. deception /dih-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] a statement or action that hides the truth, or the…
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WeChat puts restriction on face-swapping app Zao

2019年10月2日

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Vocabulary: spark /spahrk/ [verb] to cause the start of something, especially an argument His false accusation sparked a heated argument between the two. dispute /dih-SPYOOT/ [noun] an argument or disagreement I advised my friend not to let a petty dispute ruin a great relationship. ownership /OH-ner-ship/ [noun] the right or state of being an owner Many have claimed ownership of the bookstore several times in five years. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] an official limit on something The employees consider the new regulation as a restriction on their freedom of speech. memorandum /mem-uh-RAN-duhm/ [noun] a written report prepared especially for a person or group of people that contains information about a particular…
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Tokyo tops the world’s safest cities for the third time

2019年9月25日

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Vocabulary: rank /rangk/ [verb] to have or be put into a position on a list of other similar things or people, that compares their importance, level of success, etc. Several countries around the world will be ranked this coming Olympic game. bounce back /BOUNS-bak/ [phrasal verb] to return to your usual state or activities after having a problem The company’s management is spending much time to bounce back from bankruptcy. accordance /uh-KAWR-dns/ [noun] obeying a rule, law, standard Employees usually act in accordance with the established protocol. foresee /fawr-see/ [verb] to know about something before it happens Few members of the local group did foresee the tremendous results of their…
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Robot dogs help people with dementia

2019年9月23日

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Vocabulary: inhabitant /in-HUB-i-tuhnt/ [noun] a person or animal that lives in a particular place Monkeys were the first inhabitants of my town a hundred years ago. realistic /ree-uh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] seeming to exist or be happening in fact The animation in the movie looks realistic when the main character was shot. assist /UH-sist/ [verb] to help I will assist my sister in packing her things because she has a lot of things to pack. distinction /dih-STINGK-shuhn/ [noun] a difference between two similar things Many people look up to Morissette because she is a singer of great distinction. companionship /kuhm-PAN-yuhn-ship/ [noun] the enjoyment of spending time with other people I want my…
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Five approaches to make yourself closer to nature while living in the city

2019年9月18日

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Vocabulary: splendid /SPLEN-did/ [adjective] excellent You did a splendid presentation today at the office. enrich /en-RICH/ [verb] to improve the quality of something by adding something else He always helps her enrich her skills and unleash her potential. administer /ad-MIN-uh-ster/ [verb] to manage or control the operation of something Mr. Roi was the one who administered the entrance exam at his university. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular situation or place Ms. Catherine should limit her sister’s exposure to the sun. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] possible to approach, enter, or use The main road is accessible to all…
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NASA gives SpaceX $50 million contract to launch new satellite

2019年9月16日

NASA gives SpaceX $50 million contract to launch new satellite

Vocabulary: comprise /kuhm-PRAHYZ/ [verb] to consist of or to be made up of The latest model of smartphone comprises of different AI cameras indistinguishable /in-di-STING-gwi-shuh-buhl/ [adjective] impossible to notice differences when compared to another similar thing The difference between the original painting and its replica is indistinguishable. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] extreme The Philippines always experiences intense heat every dry season. aspire /uh-SPAHYUHR/ [verb] to hope to achieve something Mr. Robinsons aspires to finish his thesis defense for his doctorate degree. horizon /huh-RAHY-zuhn/ [noun] the limit of that person’s ideas, knowledge, and experience Her life struggles deepen her horizons. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded SpaceX a $50 million contract…
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The non-coffee energy boosters

2019年9月11日

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Vocabulary: aroma /uh-ROH-muh/ [noun] a distinctive, typically pleasant smell The aroma of fresh coffee awakes me. awaken /uh-WEY-kuhn/ [verb] to stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping Anna was awakened by the ringing of the telephone. booster /BOO-ster/ [noun] something that improves or increases something Praise is a great confidence booster, especially to someone with low self-esteem. stabilize /STEY-buh-lahyz/ [verb] to cause something to become fixed and stop changing Although her illness is serious, her condition is beginning to stabilize. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] able to continue over a period of time Sustainable development implies better end-results. Most individuals enjoy everything about coffee. The aroma, flavor, taste, and other benefits…
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