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2021年5月26日
©Manny Pacquiao via Instagram (@MannyPacquiao) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. clash /klash/ [verb] – if two people or teams clash in a sports competition or race, they compete seriously against each other The two basketball teams clash for the championship title. bout /bout/ [noun] – a boxing or wrestling match Being a world champion, he is expected to win most of his bouts. hiatus /hahy-EY-tuhs/ [noun] – a short pause in which nothing happens The band confirmed its comeback after a one-year hiatus. unanimous /yoo-NAN-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – in complete agreement or showing complete agreement He was elected as president by a…
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2021年5月24日
© NPO/NOS/AVROTROS NATHAN REINDS VIA BBC NEWS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rule out /rool out/ [phrasal verb] – to prevent something from happening It’s not likely for the plane to be delayed but we can’t rule out the possibility. contender /kuhn-TEN-der/ [noun] – someone who competes with other people to try to win something Bridget is a strong contender for the gold medal in the gymnastics competition. green light /green lahyt/ [noun] – permission to do something Our teacher gave us the green light to go home after finishing all the tests. on site /on sahyt/ [noun] – inside a…
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2021年3月31日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. auction /AWK-shuhn / [noun] – a usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids (= offers of money) for each thing, until the thing is sold to the person who will pay most The emerald necklace will be sold at auction next week. humanity /hyoo-MAN-i-tee/ [noun] – people in general Solving our environmental problems now will greatly affect the future of humanity. -based /beist/ [suffix] – used to form adjectives showing the main place or area in which something or someone works, lives, or does business The Singapore-based chef wants…
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2021年1月7日
© via CinemaBlend Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. panel /PAN-l / [noun] – a small group of people chosen to give advice, make a decision, or publicly discuss their opinions as entertainment Steve performed confidently in front of the judging panel. veteran /VET-er-uhn/ [noun] – a person who has had a lot of experience of a particular activity It was an honor working with Philip, a veteran in the film industry. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of an event or information being often discussed in newspapers and on the television, etc. Their latest movie got a lot of exposure from…
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2020年12月28日
©GaijinPot Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. de facto /dee FAK-toh/ [adjective] – existing in fact, although not necessarily intended or legal English is pretty much the world’s de facto common language nowadays. down memory lane /doun MEM-uh-ree leyn/ [idiom] – looking back to the past My mother visited her old high school for a trip down memory lane. marvel /MAHR-vuhl/ [verb] – to show or experience great surprise or admiration We all marvelled at the city’s breathtaking architecture. array /uh-REY/ [noun] – a large group of things or people, esp. when shown or positioned in an attractive way The new store…
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2020年11月13日
© via Pinkfong Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. immensely /ih-MENS-lee/ [adverb] – extremely Karen Carpenter was immensely popular back in her day. and counting /and kount-ting/ [idiom] – used to say that a time, distance, number, etc. is still increasing or is more than a particular amount Bob’s book has topped the best-seller list for three weeks and counting. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product The said program was launched a year ago. as opposed to /az uh-POHZ to/ [phrasal verb] – rather than I’d prefer to attend…
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2020年9月4日
© BigHit Entertainment Beginner Intermediate Expert
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2020年9月4日
© BigHit Entertainment Vocabulary: smash /smash/ [verb] – to do much better than the best or fastest result recorded previously Dan’s channel smashed the record for the most viewed video on YouTube. amass /uh-MAS/ [verb] – to get a large amount of something, especially money or information, by collecting it over a long period Mr. Fitzgerald amassed enormous wealth from his best-selling novels. concurrent /kuhn-KUR-uhnt/ [adjective] – happening or existing at the same time The site can handle thousands of concurrent users. homage /HOM-ij/ [noun] – deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god The exhibit pays homage to the icons of the 1960’s. septet /sep-TET/ [noun]…
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2020年8月26日
© Boom! Studios Vocabulary: A-list /EY-list/ [adjective] – used for describing people who are the most famous Takeru Sato is one of the known A-list actors in Japan. niche /nich/ [noun] – a job or position that is very suitable for someone, especially one that they like Finding your niche at work can be difficult, but is absolutely rewarding at the same time. immortal /ih-MAWR-tl/ [adjective] – living or lasting forever Immortal characters in fiction are mostly portrayed as villains. synopsis /si-NOP-sis/ [noun] – a short description of the contents of something such as a film or book Have you read the synopsis of the upcoming movie? It was breathtaking!…
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2020年8月19日
© Disney via BBC Vocabulary: remake /REE-meyk/ [noun] – a film that has a story and title similar to an old one I haven’t seen the live-action remake of Fullmetal Alchemist yet, but I might watch it this weekend. mistimed /mis-TAHYMD/ [adjective] – done at an inappropriate moment Jennifer’s mistimed resignation from the company affected her well-being. one-off /wuhn-awf/ [noun] – something that happens or that is made or done only once Albert encouraged me to participate in the mall sale since it’s a one-off. resort to /ri-ZAWRT too/ [phrasal verb] – to do something that you do not want to do because you cannot find any other way of…
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