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Flying taxi is ready for take-off

2019年11月4日

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© Photo by Forbes / AeroMobil via Forbes Vocabulary: prototype /PROH-tuh-tahyp/ [noun] the first example of something, such as a machine or other industrial product, from which all later forms are developed A million-dollar prototype of spacecraft will deploy an Orbiter camera. back and forth /bak-uh n-FOHRTH/ [adjective] moving first in one direction and then in the opposite one The baby crib rocks back and forth alone every midnight. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is A group of doctors conducted clinical trials to prove how helpful the new heart treatment is. corresponding /kawr-uh-SPON-ding/ [adjective] similar…
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Kyoto city monitors tourists’ behavior via smartphone

2019年10月31日

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Vocabulary: etiquette /ET-i-kit/ [noun] the set of rules or customs that control accepted behavior in particular social groups or social situations He had violated the etiquette by not informing his supervisors of his decision. consent /kuhn-SENT/ [noun] permission or agreement Her parents declined to give consent to the marriage. commence /kuh-MENS/ [verb] to begin something We will commence with the plan in December this year. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something Do not evaluate one’s performance without any basis. potent /POHT-nt/ [adjective] powerful, persuasive, or effective The managers started brainstorming potent ways to improve productivity. Kyoto city begins its pilot project…
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Kanazawa as the ice cream capital

2019年10月29日

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Vocabulary: meteorological /mee-tee-er-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] relating to weather conditions The country will be experiencing a long sunny day based on the meteorological results. consume /kuhn-SOOM/ [verb] to eat or drink He had a prodigious appetite, being able to consume nine pounds of steak at a meal. to spare /to-SPAIR/ [verb] if you have time, money, etc. to spare, you have more than you need I arrived at the station with more than an hour to spare. spacious /SPEY-shuhs/ [adjective] large and with a lot of space The house was spacious and had rooms for the house serfs and apartments for visitors. sweet tooth /sweet tooth/ [noun] a strong liking for sweet…
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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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