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What happens in the brain when you watch a TV show in a single sitting

2022年8月24日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inclined /in-KLAHYND/ [adjective] – likely or wanting to do something She’s rather inclined to become impatient. clinical /KLIN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – used to refer to medical work or teaching that relates to the examination and treatment of ill people She just finished a clinical assessment in the hospital. binge-watching /BINJ-woch-ing/ [noun] – the practice of watching multiple episodes of a television program in rapid succession Binge-watching is a common practice nowadays. pleasurable /PLEZH-er-uh-buhl / [adjective] – enjoyable The most pleasurable experience of the evening was the wonderful fireworks display. craving /KREY-ving/ [noun] – a strong feeling of…
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Is dopamine fasting method based on science?

2022年8月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. refrain /ri-FREYN / [verb] – to avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something Please refrain from smoking in this area. distraction /dih-STRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – something that prevents someone from giving their attention to something else He found the noise of the cameras a distraction. abnormality /ab-nawr-MAL-i-tee/ [noun] – something abnormal, usually in the body The X-rays showed some slight abnormalities. undesirable /uhn-di-ZAHYHR-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – not wanted or welcomed; disliked The drug may have other undesirable effects. eliminate /ih-LIM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to remove or take away someone or something Try to eliminate fatty foods from your…
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International leaders to discuss the protection of the world’s oceans

2022年8月22日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overexploitation /oh-ver-ek-sploi-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using too much of something, especially a natural resource Overexploitation of groundwater quickly decreased the water table and runoff. extinct /ik-STINGKT/ [adjective] – not now existing A few bird species are already extinct. treaty /TREE-tee/ [noun] – a written agreement between two or more countries, formally approved and signed by their leaders The peace treaty will be signed by both parties, as agreed. ratify /RAT-uh-fahy/ [verb] – (especially of governments or organizations) to make an agreement official The climate convention has not yet been ratified by more than 60…
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Lashing out at staff: How can we avoid it?

2022年8月21日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inflexible /in-FLEK-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – unable or unwilling to change as conditions or situations change Nurses were having difficulties with their inflexible working schedules. breaking point /BREY-king point/ [noun] – the stage at which your control over yourself or a situation is lost When his son wrecked the family car, things reached a breaking point. mount /mount/ [verb] – to gradually increase, rise, or get bigger The children’s excitement mounts as Christmas approaches. de-escalate /dee-ES-kuh-leyt/ [verb] – to (cause to) become less dangerous or difficult There have been hints that the situation is de-escalating. lash out /lash…
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Can grasshoppers truly take the place of beef?

2022年8月19日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cricket /KRIK-it/ [noun] – a brown or black insect that makes short, loud noises by rubbing its wings together The only sound was a cricket chirping. edible /ED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – suitable or safe for eating It was the only edible thing in the pantry. nutritional /noo-TRISH-uhn-nl/ [adjective] – relating to nutrition Fiber has no calories or nutritional value. sustainability /suh-stey-nuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time The company is committed to environmental sustainability. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in…
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4,000 beagles rescued and open for adoption

2022年8月18日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. canine /KEY-nahyn/ [adjective] – of or like an animal of the dog family My mother is a specialist in canine care. violation /vahy-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an action that breaks or acts against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect He violated the terms of his agreement. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a disagreement between people or organizations that is brought to a court of law for a decision Her lawyer filed a lawsuit against the company she’s working for. veterinary /VET-er-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – connected with taking care of the health…
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The purrfect cheesecakes

2022年8月17日

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© PR Times via Live Japan Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. take (something) by storm /take bahy stawrm/ [idiom] – to quickly become very successful or popular in (a particular place) or among (a particular group) Jewelry shops have been taking the online market by storm. delectable /dih-LEK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – looking or tasting extremely good He devoured every delicious bite of the dinner’s delectable stew. savor /SEY-ver/ [verb] – to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible Savor the sweetness of the sauce. turquoise /TUR-koiz/ [adjective] – bluish-green in color Like the ocean,…
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Rangers to use AI to help protect India’s tigers

2022年8月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. veterinarian /vet-er-uh-NAIR-ee-uhn/ [noun] – a person trained in the medical treatment of animals The chief veterinarian treats all kinds and sizes of animals. prey /prey/ [noun] – an animal that is hunted and killed for food by another animal The eagle had a strong grip on its prey. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to use something in an effective way We must utilize all available resources. artificial intelligence /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] – the study of how to produce machines that have some of the qualities that the human mind has, such as the ability to understand language,…
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Robots in towns

2022年8月15日

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©BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. autonomous /aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – not subject to the rule or control of another The country is divided into 17 autonomous regions. partner /PAHRT-ner/ [verb] – to join with another person or organization in a business activity I hope we can partner with its management and employees. waggle /WAG-uhl/ [verb] – to (cause to) move quickly up and down or from side to side The dog can waggle its tail. conference call /KON-fer-uhns kawl/ [noun] – a work phone call that involves three or more people My secretary has brought the conference call notes. interaction…
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Airbnb bookings surpass record as travel recovers

2022年8月14日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. all-time /AWL-tahym/ [adjective (before noun)] – the highest, lowest, best, etc. that something has ever been The price of rice had hit its all-time high. rebound /ri-BOUND/ [verb] – to return to an earlier and better condition; improve It’s more difficult for older athletes to rebound from injuries. in the midst of (something) /in thuh midst uhv/ [phrase] – in the middle of an event, situation, or activity I’m in the midst of writing a report right now, so I’m afraid I’m too busy. slowdown /SLOH-doun/ [noun] – a reduction in speed or activity The slowdown…
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