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How dirty is your phone? New studies reveal shocking results!

2019年8月30日

news

Vocabulary: bacteria /bak-TEER-ee-uh/ [noun] very small organisms that are found everywhere and are the cause of many diseases Bacteria may also spread if antibiotics are used improperly and unnecessarily. reproduce /ree-pruh-DOOS/ [verb] to produce a new living thing of the same type as itself The migratory flock of birds come back to the forest to reproduce once a year. drastic /DRAS-tik/ [adjective] severe and sudden or having very noticeable effects This city was affected by a drastic change of season. rummage /RUHM-ij/ [verb] to search for something by moving things around carelessly and looking into, under, and behind them The group of investigators rummaged his house after the incident. figure…
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Behavioral therapy: An alternative way to get rid of Internet addiction

2019年8月27日

internet gaming

Vocabulary: disorder /dis-AWR-der/ [noun] an illness of the mind or body Kath thinks that Steph may have an eating disorder. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] a change from one form or type to another The transition from farm life to city life is very difficult. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] complete and including everything that is necessary The government’s comprehensive budget covers a two-year plan that focuses on education and health. exclusive /ik-SKLOO-siv/ [adjective] limited to only one person or group of people The Spiderman game is exclusive for the PlayStation. prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] very well known and important She occupies a prominent position in the office. Nowadays, a lot of Internet users spend…
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Counting steps makes people healthier, study says

2019年8月22日

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Vocabulary: improbable /im-PROB-uh-buhl/ [adjective] not likely to be true or to happen It is improbable that my brother will be the one to inherit the 5 hectares land. fracture /FRAK-cher/ [verb] to crack or break something, esp. a bone Ana fractured her bone in that incident. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is You would have learned how to do it right for six months trial. dynamic /dahy-NAM-ik/ [adjective] energetic or forceful There’s a dynamic person in this remote area. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] to watch and check something carefully over a period of time My…
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Japan to use facial recognition technology for foreign visitors

2019年8月19日

face

Photo by © ANN via The Star Vocabulary: encrypt /en-KRIPT/ [verb] to change electronic information or signals into a secret code All bank-issued cards must be encrypted for security purposes. authenticate /aw-THEN-ti-keyt/ [verb] to prove that something is real, true, or what people say it is We have to authenticate first the data before disclosing to the public. embarkation /em-bahr-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] the act, process, or an instance of going on a ship or an aircraft We have to expedite the process of embarkation for the customers’ convenience. misidentification /mis-ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy-key-shun/ [noun] the act of recognizing and naming someone or something incorrectly We have to ensure efficiency in our data processing to…
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Misato Michisita to join the 2020 Paralympics

2019年8月15日

misato

Photo by © REUTERS via The Japan Times Vocabulary: consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] following one after another without an interruption He won seven consecutive wins after becoming a professional athlete. rate /reyt/ [verb] to judge the value or character of someone or something He was rated by his managers through his skills and perseverance. labor /LEY-ber/ [noun] practical work, esp. work that involves physical effort He can do different types of physical labor without complaining. unfold /uhn-FOHLD/ [verb] (of a situation or story) to develop or become clear His secrets will unfold the moment he makes his confession. appreciation /uh-pree-shee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] the act of showing that you are grateful for something…
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Sugary drinks may lead to cancer, study says

2019年8月13日

sugary

Vocabulary: consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] the amount used or eaten When national fuel consumption is low, the price of gas declines. verify /VER-uh-fahy/ [verb] to prove that something exists or is true I need to verify everything about your proposal for this year’s foundation day. participant /pahr-TIS-uh-puhnt/ [noun] a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity The choir member loves to sing but doesn’t know if she wants to be a participant in the recital. diagnose /DAHY-uhg-nohs/ [verb] to recognize and name the exact character of a disease or a problem, by examining it Mary’s father was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years ago. diminish…
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Japan’s major hub for sports equipment

2019年8月7日

Japan's major hub for sports

Vocabulary: avid /AV-id/ [adjective] extremely eager and interested Leah is such an avid reader. She already has three bookcases in her room. hub /huhb/ [noun] the central or main part of something where there is most activity The two airlines that used the old airport hubs have disappeared. craze /kreyz/ [noun] an activity, object, or idea that is extremely popular Flower arranging is now a craze in our area ever since the flower shop became popular. market /MAHR-kit/ [verb] to advertise and offer goods for sale It’s useless to market items that are not interesting nor necessary for customers. skyrocket /SKAHY-rok-it/ [verb] to rise or become successful extremely quickly Yamada…
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Fighting climate change in Japan

2019年8月5日

climate

Photo by © CHIARA TERZUOLO via Savvy Tokyo Vocabulary: emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out Greenhouse gas emissions usually come from fuel and carbon companies. commodity /kuh-MOD-i-tee/ [noun] a substance or product that can be traded, bought, or sold Some of the commodities that are best to trade are stockpiles of oil, pork bellies and wheat. flatten /FLAT-n/ [verb] to stop increasing or stop something from increasing Many famous celebrities are starting to influence other people to avoid single-use plastics. Since then, the production of such plastics has been flattening. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] causing little or no damage to the environment and…
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Sushi restaurant in Japan to raise young fish

2019年7月31日

salmon

Vocabulary: renowned /ri-NOUND/ [adjective] famous for something A renowned American restaurant will release a new set of their menu next month. dwindling /DWIN-dling/ [adjective] gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number The dwindling number of customers caused the company’s bankruptcy. nourish /NUR-ish/ [verb] to provide living things with food in order to make them grow A famous restaurant in town has been nourishing oysters and mussels for years. juvenile /JOO-vuh-nl/ [adjective] young It is rare to find a restaurant that serves juvenile salmon. diversify /dih-VUR-suh-fahy/ [verb] to start to include more different types or things The restaurant started to diversify their menus to attract more customers….
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Green views may help lessen cravings

2019年7月29日

Green view may help lessen cravings

Vocabulary: craving /KREY-ving/ [noun] a strong feeling of wanting something Her sister has a craving for peanut butter. extremity /ik-STREM-i-tee/ [noun] the furthest point, especially from the centre The professor already reached the extremity of his patience. botanical /buh-TAN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] involving or relating to plants or the study of plants The scientist worked hard on his botanical experiments for 5 years. residence /REZ-i-duhns/ [noun] a home The official residence of the king is guarded by hundreds of soldiers. beauty /BYOO-tee/ [noun] a quality that makes something especially good or attractive The blooming flowers add to the beauty of the newest tourist attraction in the city. A new study found that…
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