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Japan faces heatwave impacts on various industries and public health

2024年7月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alert /uh-LURT/ [noun] – warnings or notifications about a particular situation or danger Weather alerts were issued for the approaching hurricane. fatality /noun/ [fey-TAL-i-tee] – deaths resulting from a particular event, situation, or condition The accident resulted in several fatalities and prompted a review of safety procedures. output /OUT-poot/ [noun] – the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry The factory’s output of smartphones increased significantly after upgrading its assembly line. restart /ree-START/ [verb] – to start again or resume operation after stopping The computer system was restarted to apply the latest software…
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Minnesota flooding causes partial dam collapse

2024年7月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. framework /FRAYM-work/ [noun] – a supporting structure around which something can be built The framework of the new school building was completed last month. deterioration /dih-TEER-ee-uh-RAY-shun/ [noun] – the process of becoming worse in condition over time The deterioration of the old bridge made it unsafe to cross. perilous /PER-uh-lus/ [adjective] – full of danger or risk They decided not to venture into the perilous forest alone. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] – involving risk or danger The hazardous chemicals required careful handling by trained professionals. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being secure, firm, and reliable…
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Neanderthal fossil reveals earliest evidence of Down syndrome and compassionate care

2024年7月14日

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©REUTERS/Nikola Solic/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archaeological /aar-kee-uh-LO-juh-kl/ [adjective] – involving or relating to archaeology, which involves the study of ancient human societies through their material remains The archaeological site in Valencia holds ancient artifacts. ear canal /eer kuh-NAL/ [noun] – the tube in the body that connects the outer ear and the middle ear The doctor examined my ear canal to check for any signs of infection. dizziness /DI-zee-nuhs/ [noun] – a temporary feeling that your sense of balance is not good and that you may fall down The patient experienced sudden dizziness when standing up. altruism /AL-troo-iz-uhm/…
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ALOS-4 satellite successfully launched to enhance Earth observations and national security

2024年7月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. comprehensive /kahm-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – including everything that is necessary; complete The school offers a comprehensive range of courses in science and technology. seismic /SEE-zmik/ [adjective] – relating to or caused by earthquakes or other vibrations of the Earth and its crust The seismic activity in the region caused minor tremors last night. capability /key-puh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability or power to do something The new software greatly enhances our capability to analyze data efficiently. transformative /trans-FORM-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – causing a marked change in someone or something The discovery of antibiotics was transformative for modern medicine. deployment…
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Australia increases visa fees to manage migration surge and enhance education integrity

2024年7月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rationale /rash-uh-NAL/ [noun] – the reasons or intentions that cause a particular set of beliefs or actions The rationale behind the new policy was to promote environmental sustainability and reduce carbon emissions. loophole /LOOP-hohl/ [noun] – a technicality or ambiguity in a law or regulation that allows someone to avoid a certain requirement or restriction The legal team discovered a loophole in the tax code that enabled the company to minimize its taxable income significantly. prerequisite /pri-REK-wuh-zit/ [noun] – something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen Passing the entrance exam…
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Brazilian claims world’s largest shirt collection with 6,101 pieces of history

2024年7月11日

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©REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. memorabilia /mem-er-uh-BIL-ee-uh/ [noun] – objects that are collected because they are connected with a person or event that is thought to be very interesting After the concert, she eagerly sought out memorabilia such as signed posters and guitar picks to commemorate the experience. encapsulate /en-KAP-suh-leyt/ [verb] – to express or contain (an idea, feeling, or quality) in a concise or summarized form; to embody or represent The artist’s painting encapsulates the serenity of a tranquil forest scene, capturing every detail with remarkable clarity. triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [noun] – significant achievements or successes, especially in the…
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Simon Cowell seeks to revive UK boy bands

2024年7月10日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mogul /MOH-guhl/ [noun] – a powerful or influential person in a specific field, especially in business or entertainment The movie mogul announced plans to produce a series of blockbuster films over the next five years. catapult /KAT-uh-puhlt/ [verb] – to quickly move someone or something to a higher level of success or importance The young singer’s viral video helped catapult her to international stardom almost overnight. stratospheric /stra-tuh-SFEH-ruhk/ [adjective] – extremely high or great The company’s stratospheric profits this quarter exceeded all expectations. prominence /PROM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the state of being important, well-known, or noticeable The…
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Flying squirrel colony found in unexpected university tree removal mission

2024年7月9日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unexpected /un-ik-SPEK-tid/ [adjective] – not expected; surprising The sudden rainstorm was unexpected and caught everyone by surprise. nocturnal /nok-TUR-nl/ [adjective] – active during the night rather than during the day Owls are nocturnal birds that hunt at night for small animals like mice. elusive /i-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to find, catch, or achieve The elusive thief managed to escape from the police yet again. graceful /GREYS-fuhl/ [adjective] – having or showing grace or elegance The ballet dancer performed with graceful movements that mesmerized the audience. awkward /AWK-werd/ [adjective] – causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience He…
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Venus shows more volcanic activity than previously thought

2024年7月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sinuous /SIN-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – moving in a twisting, curving, or indirect way, or having many curves The river followed a sinuous path through the valley, winding gracefully between the hills. terrain /tuh-REYN/ [noun] – an area of land, when considering its natural features The hikers navigated the rugged terrain carefully, climbing over rocks and through dense forests. grasp /grasp/ [noun] – understanding or comprehension of something His grasp of quantum physics allowed him to contribute significantly to the latest research findings. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – metaphorically refers to the expected paths or courses of development and…
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Rising rip current incidents prompt safety warnings across U.S. beaches

2024年7月7日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. jetty /JET-ee/ [noun] – a narrow structure that projects into the sea from the shore, often providing protection for a harbor or anchorage The fishermen gathered at the end of the jetty, casting their lines into the deep water. exhaustion /ig-ZAWs-chuhn/ [noun] – a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue After swimming against the strong current for hours, he collapsed on the beach from exhaustion. parallel to /PAR-uh-lel too/ [prepositional phrase] – in a direction that is alongside and equidistant from something else, without intersecting If caught in a rip current, it’s safer to swim…
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