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What to expect from Apple’s first iOS 12 beta

2018年8月22日

What to expect from Apple's first iOS 12 beta

Vocabulary: beta /BEY-tuh/ [noun] a test of machinery, software, etc. in the final stages of its development Some serious problems with the software were reported during the beta test. disclose /dih-SKLOHZ/ [verb] to give information to the public that was not known before The journalist decided not to disclose her sources. bug /buhg/ [noun] (informal) an error in a computer program or device We hope he removes all bugs in the software by tomorrow. brick /brik/ [verb] (informal) to make an electronic device useless Take good care of your tablet if you don’t want it bricked. rundown /RUHN-doun/ [noun] a quick review that gives important points about something This short…
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UNRWA endures aid reduction

2018年8月15日

UNRWA endures aid reduction

Vocabulary: cut /kuht/ [noun] to lower the number or amount of something They announced that a salary cut of 10% will be implemented for the next month. shortfall /SHAWRT-fawl/ [noun] a failure to meet an expectation or need There was a shortfall in last week’s delivery, so they ran out of stock. voluntary /VOL-uhn-ter-ee/ [adjective] done or given by free will Participation in the activity is completely voluntary. restore /ri-STAWR/ [verb] to bring something back into existence Winning the first set helped restore the national volleyball team’s confidence. indigent /IN-di-juhnt/ [adjective] having no money or anything else of value; very poor The foundation was built to help indigent people. The…
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Free education for British students in 11 countries

2018年8月8日

Free education for British students in 11 countries

Vocabulary: so long as /soh LONG az/ [idiom] similar to “if”; displays conditions I will attend the meeting so long as my schedule is not hectic. promising /PROM-uh-sing/ [adjective] likely to yearn good and successful results Decreasing public transportation vehicles is another promising measure to lessen traffic. expenditure /ik-SPEND-di-cher/ [noun] the total amount of money that a person, business, or group spends Unnecessary expenditures include those for luxury items. mandatory /MAN-duh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] required by law or rules The mandatory sentence for murder is life imprisonment. domain /doh-MEYN/ [noun] an area or subject that someone owns or has control over The palace beyond the sea is also the mighty king’s domain….
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Odd? It’s normal, at least for Sayaka Murata

2018年8月1日

Odd Its normal at least for Sayaka Murata

Photo by © Kentaro Takahashi via Kentaro Takahashi Vocabulary: oddball /OD-bawl/ [adjective] peculiar or strange Even Jim’s siblings don’t like him because they thought that he’s a bit of an oddball. atypical /ey-TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] not typical; different from most others of its type The play is very atypical compared to last year; that’s why many people find it interesting. puzzled /PUHZ-uhld/ [adjective] confused; having difficulty to understand The professor finds it challenging when the students are puzzled about the lesson. appealing /uh-PEEL-ing/ [adjective] interesting or attractive The mole on her nose is appealing to most guys in the campus. depict /dih-PIKT/ [verb] to represent or show something in a picture,…
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Bob Marley film is currently in the making

2018年7月26日

bob marley

Vocabulary: biopic /BAHY-oh-pik/ [noun] a film about the life of a real person I find watching biopics of influencial people inspiring. bring (something) into the mainstream /bring IN-too thuh MEYN-streem/ [phrasal verb] to make something popular or normal for most people The song “Creep” brought Radiohead into the mainstream. make (one’s) mark /meyk mark/ [idiom] to do something that will be remembered or that makes one famous or successful It is my goal to make a mark on the world before I pass away. the silver screen /thuh SIL-ver skreen/ [idiom] the film industry She has completely changed ever since she got a taste of being on the silver screen….
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Google software can now identify ramen by shop

2018年7月24日

Google software can now identify ramen by shop

Vocabulary: image recognition /IM-ij rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] the ability of a machine’s software to identify objects, places, people, writing and actions in images Facebook’s image recognition automatically tags photos to users. artificial intelligence /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] the intelligence demonstrated by machines as opposed to natural intelligence Modern technology is constantly improving machines’ artificial intelligence. indiscernible /in-di-SUR-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] cannot be seen clearly or easily There are indiscernible differences between the twins’ facial features. naked eye /NEY-kid ahy/ [noun] unassisted vision, without a telescope, microscope, or other device The bacteria are too small to be seen by the naked eye. plating /PLEY-ting/ [noun] the arrangement and overall styling of food upon bringing it…
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Part-time jobs for teenagers

2018年7月19日

part-time job for teenagers

Vocabulary: emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] to show that something is important The doctor emphasized the importance of good nutrition. soft skill /sawft skil/ [noun] people’s abilities to communicate with each other and work well together The company is focusing on improving everyone’s soft skills. timekeeping /TAHYM-kee-ping/ [noun] the ability to arrive at a place at the time expected He missed the school bus again because of his poor timekeeping. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] something that limits someone’s actions The new restrictions on purchase of guns have been imposed. license /LAHY-suhns/ [noun] an official document that gives you permission to do, use, or own something She applied for a driver’s license. Esther McVey,…
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North & South Korea pledge peace

2018年7月17日

North & South Korea pledge peace and end of nuclear weapons

Vocabulary: hostility /ho-STIL-i-tee/ [noun] showing unfriendliness The hostility between her and her mother is apparent. in line with (something) /in layhn with/ [idiom] to be similar to and suitable for something The cause she is fighting for is in line with the company’s goals. denuclearize /de-NOO-klee-uh-RAHYZ/ [verb] to remove nuclear weapons from a country or place The world will be a lot safer if every country chooses to denuclearize. deterrent /dih-TUHR-uhnt/ [noun] something that stops people from doing something They argue that the law is a deterrent to politicians who plan to steal government project funds. optimism /OP-tuh-miz-uhm/ [noun] belief that something good will happen The reason philosophers do not…
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Japan’s coming of age to be lowered to 18 years old

2018年7月12日

Japan's coming of age to be lowered to 18 years old

Vocabulary: civic /SIV-ik/ [adjective] relating to the duties or activities of people in relation to their town Your sense of civic duty is admirable. allowable /uh-LOU-uh-buhl/ [adjective] allowed according to the rules or laws that control a particular area of activity The scientists found that the nicotine in this brand of cigarette is beyond the allowable level. exploitation /ek-sploi-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] the act of using someone unfairly for your own advantage The exploitation of women in the country caused protests worldwide. scam /skam/ [noun] an illegal plan for making money, especially one that involves tricking people They arrested the people who were involved in the insurance scam. permissible /per-MIS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] permitted;…
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Too much ice cream may lead to a heart attack

2018年7月10日

Too much ice cream may lead to heart attack

Vocabulary: binge /binj/ [noun] an occasion when an activity is done in an extreme way, especially eating, drinking, or spending money She goes on an ice cream binge whenever she’s stressed out. overeat /oh-ver-EET/ [verb] to eat more food than your body needs Overeating does not do us any good. Instead, eating in moderation is key. ultimately /UHL-tuh-mit-lee/ [adverb] finally, after a series of things have happened The lack of sleep can lead to health complications and ultimately, death. trigger /TRIG-ger/ [verb] to cause something to start He triggered the fire alarm when he burned the fried chicken. aggravate /AG-ruh-veyt/ [verb] to make something worse Road repair has aggravated the…
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