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Japan to charge plastic bags

2019年7月22日

ban plastics

Vocabulary: mandate /MAN-deyt/ [verb] to order someone to do something The newly elected mayor mandated a new law that would improve people’s security. debar /dih-BAHR/ [verb] to stop someone from doing something by law or by official agreement The coast guards debar foreigners from entering the country’s sea territory. prohibit /proh-HIB-it/ [verb] to officially refuse to allow something The citizens are protesting about the new law that prohibits people from smoking in public areas. exclude /ik-SKLOOD/ [verb] to keep out or omit (something or someone) We have to exclude some of the processes that are not beneficial to the company. noxious /NOK-shuhs/ [adjective] harmful and unpleasant The employees evacuated yesterday…
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The resonating sound within Kobe tunnel

2019年7月18日

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Photo by © The Japan News/ANN via China Daily Vocabulary: reroute /re-ROOT/ [verb] to change the route of someone or something The police should reroute the parade to avoid any traffic. signify /SIG-nuh-fahy/ [verb] to mean something The smoke signal signifies that the war is over. resonate /REZ-uh-neyt/ [verb] to produce or be filled with clear, continuing sound Her voice resonated within the hallway. ambient /AM-bee-uhnt/ [adjective] relating to the immediate surroundings of something The ambient lighting and good music are the reasons why I want to study in that place. relish /REL-ish/ [verb] to like or enjoy something All of the people relished the sensation of watching the concert…
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Liverpool wins its 6th European Cup

2019年7月15日

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Photo by © Carl Recine/Reuters via The New York Times Vocabulary: triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [noun] a very great success, achievement, or victory Despite the failures and challenges the world throws at him, he continues to persevere and gain triumphs in life. convert /kuhn-VURT/ [verb] in sports, to score extra points such as a conversion, free throw, or penalty shot Arturo managed to convert a penalty kick in the last 15 seconds of the game. penalty /PEN-l-tee/ [noun] in sports, a penalty is an opportunity to score a goal, which is given to the attacking team if the defending team breaks a rule near their own goal Antonio’s team earned a free…
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Smartphone app detects ear infection in kids

2019年7月10日

ear app

Photo by © The Associated Press via CBC Vocabulary: pediatrician /pe-dee-uh-TRISH-uhn/ [noun] a doctor with special training in medical care for children Parents should visit pediatricians immediately if their children are sick beyond three days. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] to discover something, usually using special equipment You can easily detect one’s health by using apps in smartphones. Through these apps, people can lessen visiting clinics for minor illnesses. broad-spectrum /BRAWD-SPEK-truh m/ [adjective] having a wide range of uses The best time to see the broad-spectrum light in New Zealand is during winter. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis/ [noun] a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is made after examining it Most of the…
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New app helps smokers quit

2019年7月8日

smoke app

Photo by © CUREAPP INC. via The Japan Times Vocabulary: vice /vahys/ [noun] illegal and immoral activities Drinking too much alcohol is a vice that will take its toll on him someday. withdrawal /with-DRAW-uhl/ [noun] means the physical and mental effects experienced when a person stops something The symptoms of withdrawal are difficult to overcome that could lead to relapse. cessation /se-SEY-shuhn/ [noun] the ending of a condition or the stopping of an activity The government issued a cessation of all operations of corrupt factories. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl/ [noun] something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult The obstacles that you experience…
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Japanese offices increase greenery to lessen stress

2019年7月5日

green

Photo by © Koji Fujii / Nacasa and Partners Inc. via Spoon & Tamago Vocabulary: greenery /GREE-nuh-ree/ [noun] green plants or branches, especially when cut and used as decoration They ordered some greenery to brighten up the new area in the hospital. for good measure /fawr good MEZH-er/ [idiom] something that is given or done in addition to other things Why not try calling his parents or brother for good measure? suspend /suh-SPEND/ [verb] to hang down from something It was rather strange to see some lights suspended from their front door. akin /uh-KIN/ [adjective] having some of the same qualities Softball has numerous concepts akin to baseball, though they…
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Consistent sleep pattern benefits metabolic health

2019年7月3日

sleep

Vocabulary: chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] (especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] something that happens He can’t comprehend the occurrence of bad things that are happening to his company. duration /doo-REY-shuhn/ [noun] the length of time that something lasts The probationary period of an employee is of six-month duration. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] any substance used to treat an illness or disease, esp. a drug She already stopped taking her medications even if she is still sick. associate /uh-SOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] to connect something in your mind with something else She believes that…
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Robots affect human emotions according to studies

2019年6月28日

Robots affect human emotions according to studies

Vocabulary: feedback /FEED-bak/ [noun] reaction to a process or activity Some students received an unacceptable feedback about their film. disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] something that interrupts you Gaby doesn’t want any disturbances while working. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [noun] a quality or characteristic that someone or something has Diligence is one of the attributes a teacher should possess. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] to look like or be like someone or something So many high-end flats resemble many hotels. conceive /kuhn-SEEV/ [verb] to imagine something Many people try to conceive what will happen in the future. According to a new study, the “death” of the robots has an effect on humans emotional feedback. A 42-year-old…
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Former Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara retires

2019年6月26日

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Photo by © KYODO via The Mainichi Vocabulary: debut /dey-BYOO/ [verb] to perform or be introduced to the public for the first time The South Korean boyband, Day6, debuted on September 7, 2015. gain the palm /geyn the pahm/ [idiom] to win or get victory The coach was very happy because the team gained the palm this season. disclose /dih-SKLOHZ/ [verb] to give information to the public that was not previously known The board of director disclosed the anomalies inside the company. awe-inspiring /AW-in-spahyuh r-ing/ [adjective] causing you to feel great respect or admiration The mountain summit in Sagada is an awe-inspiring sight. hail /heyl/ [verb] to publicly praise or show…
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Wasao becomes the new stationmaster

2019年6月21日

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Photo by © KYODO via The Japan Times Vocabulary: appoint /uh-POINT/ [verb] to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility The company’s stockholders will appoint a new chairman. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] public appreciation for a person’s or group’s achievements He received recognition because of his outstanding performance in the company. spouse /spous/ [noun] a person’s husband or wife Mr. Sato goes to work every day while his spouse does the household chores. associate /uh-SOH-shee-it/ [verb] to be connected with something in some way Common health problems are associated with poor lifestyle. endorse /en-DAWRS/ [verb] to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone The…
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