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Facebook chief wants more government regulation of internet

2019年6月14日

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Photo by © Getty via Evoke.ie Vocabulary: regulation /reg-yuh-LEY-shun/ [noun] the rules or system that are used by a person or organization to control activity or process The updated rules and regulations will be posted as soon as possible. portability /pawr-tuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] the ability to be used for a different purpose or on a different system The software portability is one of the factors that must be taken seriously by the technicians. framework /FREYM-wurk/ [noun] a system of rules, ideas, or beliefs that is used to plan or decide something The logical framework of the process will be more effective than before. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] to protect something from harm…
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Living alone increases the risk of mental health disorders

2019年6月10日

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Vocabulary: accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] to gradually increase in number or amount The police announced to the public that the number of crimes accumulated over the past five years. regression /ri-GRESH-uhn/ [noun] a situation in which things get worse rather than better The country’s economic status has been in a regression since he was elected as the president. corroborate /kuh-ROB-uh-reyt/ [verb] to add information in support of an idea, opinion, or statement I asked my colleague to corroborate the theory I presented to our professors. robust /roh-BUHST/ [adjective] strong and unlikely to break or fail Most first world countries have robust economy and have relatively low poverty rates. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective]…
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New device translates thoughts into speech

2019年6月5日

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Vocabulary: virtual /VUR-choo-uhl/ [adjective] can be done or seen using computers or the internet Realtors recommend interested buyers to check out their virtual tour first before visiting the actual house. simulation /sim-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] a model of a real activity, created for training purposes or to solve a problem Researchers conducted a simulation for the predicted earthquake this month. mechanism /MEK-uh-niz-uhm/ [noun] a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together The engineers are having difficulties operating the complicated mechanisms of the machine. electrode /ih-LEK-trohd/ [noun] the point at which an electric current enters or leaves something The experiment required electrodes to connect the electricity into the…
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The Marie Kondo style of decluttering expenses

2019年6月3日

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Photo by © AP Photo/Seth Wenig via The Mainichi Vocabulary: myriad /MIR-ee-uhd/ [noun] a very large number of something There’s a myriad of possibilities regarding the project so I’m lost on where to start. clutter /KLUHT-er/ [noun] of objects in a state of being untidy How can you work properly when you have so much clutter on your table? envision /en-VIZH-uhn/ [verb] to imagine or expect that something is a possibility in the future So far, the architects don’t envision any problems with the newly established building. automate /AW-tuh-meyt/ [verb] to make something operate automatically by using machines or computers Nowadays, a lot of banks have begun automating their customers’…
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Research recommends eating rice to fight obesity

2019年5月29日

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Vocabulary: obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/ [noun] the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous for health Eating unhealthy foods and not exercising can lead to obesity. conform /kuhn-FAWRM/ [verb] to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society It is hard for him to conform to his fiancee’s high standards in marriage. ingestion /in-JEST-shuhn/ [noun] the process of absorbing nutrients or medications into the body by eating or drinking them Too much ingestion of alcohol may cause liver problems. end result /end ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] a result of a series of events or a long process The end result of their…
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Tokyo’s Bunkitsu: A gallery-like bookstore

2019年5月27日

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Photo by © LIBRO PLUS via The Japan Times Vocabulary: exquisite /ik-SKWIZ-it/ [adjective] very beautiful and delicate This exquisite piece of art is the reason why many people visit the museum. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] a worried feeling, or a state of anxiety My teacher expressed a lot of concern about the behavior of the students. bookworm /BOOK-wurm/ [noun] someone who likes to read books Bookworms are really excited for the opening of the new library. unparalleled /uhn-PAR-uh-leld/ [adjective] having no equal; better or greater than any other He was invited to attend a meeting abroad because of his unparalleled idea. behemoth /bih-HEE-muhth/ [noun] an extremely large and powerful company or…
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Cherry blossoms attract more foreign tourists

2019年5月22日

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Vocabulary: numerous /NOO-mer-uhs/ [adjective] many The editor found numerous errors in the newspaper article. flock /flok/ [verb] to move or come together in large numbers Fans are flocking to the concert hall to see their favorite idols. pose /pohz/ [verb] to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty The humid weather poses agricultural problems to farmers. blunder /BLUHN-der/ [noun] a serious mistake, usually caused by not taking care or thinking The teacher made a blunder by getting her students’ names wrong. bough /bou/ [noun] a large branch of a tree A tree bough fell on my neighbor’s car during the typhoon. Cherry blossoms attract more foreign tourists at the start…
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The misconception about dietary supplements

2019年5月20日

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Vocabulary: enticing /en-TAYHSING/ [adjective] something that is enticing attracts you to it by offering you advantages or pleasure I didn’t expect that enticing job offer I received yesterday, it was really good news! supplant /suh-PLANT/ [verb] to replace E-books were made to supplant printed books and some are not happy about it. adequate /AD-i-kwit/ [adjective] enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose The snacks given to the kids were not adequate so it caused chaos during the program. prolong /pruh-LAWNG/ [verb] to make something last a longer time We were enjoying each other’s company that we decided to prolong our stay until tomorrow. lifespan /lahyfspan/ [noun] the length of time…
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Arata Isozaki wins 2019 Pritzker Prize

2019年5月17日

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Photo by © Getty Images via CNN Style Vocabulary: masterpiece /MAS-ter-pees/ [noun] something made or done with great skill Her work is a masterpiece of simplicity. jury /JOOR-ee/ [noun] a group of people chosen to decide the winner of a competition The jury has come to an agreement that the third contestant is the true victor. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] complete and including everything that is necessary The professor posted a comprehensive list of sources approved for our use. evolve /ih-VOLV/ [verb] to develop gradually Each school must evolve its own way of teaching students. accolade /AK-uh-leyd/ [noun] praise and approval Lady Gaga receives a Grammy award, one of the highest…
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Japanese company produces high-tech wheelchairs

2019年5月15日

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Photo by © AFP via The Straits Times Vocabulary: establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] to create or set something in a particular way You need to use different kinds of material to establish a new building. paralympic /PAR-uh-LIM-pik/ [adjective] an international sports competition for people with disabilities I would have felt better if I had joined Paralympic games. classified /KLAS-uh-fahyd/ [adjective] officially secret information Alan’s voluminous penmanship is classified as good. durability /du-ra-bil-i-ty/ [noun] the fact of something continuing to be used without getting damaged The durability of this product is essential. accomplish /UH-kom-plish/ [verb] to finish something successfully You have to work hard to accomplish all your goals. Ox Engineering, a…
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