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Japanese offices increase greenery to lessen stress

2019年7月5日

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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

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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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Possible cure found for box jellyfish sting

2019年6月19日

Possible cure found for box jellyfish sting

Vocabulary: molecular /muh-LEK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] of or relating to or caused by molecules She came from a family of molecular biologists. assert /uh-SERT/ [verb] to say something that is certainly true The state witness asserted that his testimony has enough evidence. mechanism /MEK-uh-niz-uhm/ [noun] a way of doing something that is planned or part of a system Repressing her feelings is her best defense mechanism. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] to cause something to start Eating too much chicken triggers my skin allergy. lethal /LEE-thuh l/ [adjective] able to cause or causing death Lethal injection is against the beliefs and standards of the church. Researchers from the University of Sydney discovered a possible cure…
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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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