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The quest for autumn leaves

2022年9月12日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fiery /FAHY-uh-ree/ [adjective] – bright red, like fire My family and I enjoyed the fiery sunset by the beach. gloomy /GLOO-mee/ [adjective] – dark in a way that is unpleasant and makes it difficult to see The gloomy weather isn’t getting any better. cherish /CHER-ish/ [verb] – to keep hopes, memories, or ideas in your mind because they are important to you and bring you pleasure We cherish all of our precious grandmother’s memories. ritual /RICH-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way every time…
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Switzerland’s melting glaciers affect Europe’s water supply

2022年9月9日

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© BBC News Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prolong /pruh-LAWNG/ [verb] – to make something last a longer time He chose to prolong his stay into the weekend. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad even worse Don’t interfere. It might exacerbate the situation. thaw /thaw/ [noun] – a period of warmer weather when snow and ice begin to melt The thaw frequently causes the river to overflow. off the charts /of thuh chahrts/ [idiom] – quite a lot more or better than is usual or was expected It came as no surprise that their asking price…
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Royal Caribbean to tie up with SpaceX for faster internet

2022年9月7日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. installation /in-stuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of putting furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and making it ready to use Is the installation free? collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the situation of two or more people working together to create or achieve the same thing The two writers worked in close collaboration on the script. innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – (the use of) a new idea or method We need to encourage innovation in industry. reliant /ri-LAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to…
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Thousands of fish found dead on the River Oder

2022年9月5日

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© BBC News Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contaminate /kuhn-TAM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to make something less pure or make it poisonous Lead in pipes can contaminate water. abundantly /uh-BUHN-duhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in large quantities or amounts This plant grows abundantly in wooded areas. lethal /LEE-thuhl/ [adjective] – able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous The bite hurts but is not lethal to humans. marina /muh-REE-nuh/ [noun] – a small port that is used for pleasure rather than trade, often with hotels, restaurants, and bars We docked our sailboat at the marina. dilute /dahy-LOOT/ [verb] – to make a liquid weaker…
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California to prohibit the sale of all-petrol automobiles in 2035

2022年9月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. compel /kuhm-PEL/ [verb] – to force someone to do something The law will compel employers to provide health insurance. populated /POP-yuh-leyt-id/ [adjective] – (of a place) having people living there The island is populated largely by sheep. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do or be better than Young people surpass old men in strength. feasible /FEE-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be made, done, or achieved Your proposal sounds quite feasible. alliance /uh-LAHY-uhns/ [noun] – a group of countries, political parties, or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims The two…
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Ancient earthquake-resilient design of the Himalayas

2022年8月31日

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©BBC News, Tarang Mohnot Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. local /LOH-kuhl / [noun] – a person who lives in the particular small area that you are talking about The restaurant is popular with both locals and visitors. residence /REZ-i-duhns/ [noun] – a home The emperor was in residence at his summer palace. astounded /uh-STOUND/ [adjective] – very surprised or shocked I was astounded by the beauty of the building. exquisite /ik-SKWIZ-it/ [adjective] – very beautiful and delicate Her wedding dress was absolutely exquisite. hand down /hand down/ [phrasal verb] – to give something to someone younger than you in the family…
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Northern Ireland with the lowest employment rate for disabled people

2022年8月30日

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© GETTY IMAGES via BBC News Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. NEET /neet/ [noun (abbreviation)] – Not in Education, Employment or Training: a name for people aged 16 to 24 who have finished their education and are unemployed There are already more than a million NEETS in Britain. equivalent /ih-KWIV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc. There are several principles in Chinese medicine that have no exact equivalent in the West. undervalue /uhn-der-VAL-yoo/ [verb] – to consider someone or something as less valuable or important than he, she, or it really is They never do a comprehensive…
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Where is Santa Claus?

2022年8月29日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. patron /PEY-truhn/ [noun] – a person or group that supports an activity or organization, especially by giving money The princess is a renowned patron of charities. smuggle /SMUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to take things or people to or from a place secretly and often illegally He managed to smuggle a gun from prison. adamant /AD-uh-muhnt/ [adjective] – impossible to persuade, or unwilling to change an opinion or decision We advised her not to come, but she was adamant about attending the meeting. protracted /proh-TRAK-tid/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or made to last longer than…
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How inflation affects people’s diets around the world

2022年8月28日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scarce /skairs/ [adjective] – not easy to find or get The scarcity of fresh food has caused prices to increase. soar /sawr/ [verb] – to rise very quickly to a high level Soon, air pollution will soar above safe levels. fraction /FRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a small part of something, or a small amount They can create it for a fraction of the price of traditional techniques. fertilizer /FUR-tl-ahy-zer/ [noun] – a natural or chemical substance that is spread on the land or given to plants, to make plants grow well Using natural fertilizer can help crops…
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Philippine schools reopen

2022年8月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commencement /kuh-MENS-muhnt/ [noun] – the beginning of something Some courses have an early commencement date. impose /im-POHZ/ [verb] – to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. flood with /fluhd with/ [phrasal verb] – if you are flooded with letters, phone calls, messages, etc., you receive so many that you cannot deal with them We were flooded with calls from our customers. administration /ad-min-uh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a period of government, or the people who are in government Education has been given a high-priority…
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