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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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2020年8月7日
© Photo: Disney via Deadline Vocabulary: streaming /STREE-ming/ [noun] – the activity of listening to or watching sound or video directly from the internet Live streaming is available on five different sites now. executive /ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv/ [noun] – someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action One of the executive producers of Prison Break Season 5 is Nelson McCormick. rack up /rak uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to gradually gain a large amount of something Ever since Lara’s employment, the company has been able to rack up many clients for their services. lip-sync /LIP-singk/ [verb] – performers who lip-sync songs pretend to be singing…
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2020年5月18日
© Photo by Lego/Nintendo Vocabulary: collaborate /kuh-LAB-uh-reyt/ [verb] to work with someone else for a special purpose The lead dancer left her crew and now collaborates with the underdog team to win the dance competition. dub /duhb/ [verb] to give something or someone a particular name The media dubbed her as Asia’s Beyonce because of her Beyonce-like moves during her concert. circulate /SUR-kyuh-leyt/ [verb] to move around or through How can you stop these issues that circulate all over social networking sites? anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] to imagine or expect that something will happen The old lady anticipates the arrival of her lover in the metro station for quite a long…
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2020年5月8日
Vocabulary: opt /opt/ [verb] to make a choice Heeding his doctor’s advice and a handful of prescribed medication, Levi opted to drink orange juice rather than beer. halt /hawlt/ [verb] to stop something, or to bring something to a stop The blackout halted the party’s preparations. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] in the middle of or surrounded by They finished the project amid the huge number of meetings and deadlines. precautionary /pri-KAW-shuh-ner-ee/ [adjective] intended to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous from happening A checkpoint is one of the city’s precautionary measures for the residents’ safety. stream /streem/ [verb] to send sound or video on a computer, mobile phone, internet, etc. Nina often…
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2020年2月14日
Vocabulary: get (one’s) hands on /get (whuns) HANDS on/ [idiom] to acquire something, usually a physical object It took me months to get my hands on this rare grandfather clock I saw in the antique store. inscription /in-SKRIP-shuhn/ [noun] words that are written or cut on something The inscriptions on the monument have worn away and can no longer be read. ward off /WAWRD awf/ [phrasal verb] to prevent someone or something unpleasant from harming or coming close to you Many believed that the burial ritual was practiced to ward off evil spirits. omen /OH-muhn/ [noun] something that is considered to be a sign of how a future event will…
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2019年10月18日
© Photo by GKIDS , INC- © 2019 TOHO CO.,LTD / CoMix Wave Films Inc./ via IMDb Vocabulary: entitle /en-TAHYT-l/ [verb] to give a title to a book, movie, etc BTS entitled their latest single “Heartbeat” which was released last month. nominate /nom-UH-neyt/ [verb] to officially suggest someone for a position, an honor, or election Sam Elliott was nominated as Best Supporting Actor for this year’s Academy Awards. blockbuster /BLOK-buhs-ter/ [noun] a book or movie that is very successful The movie is expected to be the biggest blockbuster of the year. top-grossing /TOP-grohs-sing/ [adjective] used to describe a product or service, especially a film, that earns more money than any…
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2019年7月24日
Photo by © GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP via France 24 Vocabulary: trample /TRAM-puhl/ [verb, figurative] to step heavily on or crush someone or something Even if he is the boss, he must not trample on his employees’ rights. box-office /BOKS-aw-fis/ [noun] the place in a cinema or theatre where tickets are sold The box-office’s queue is exaggeratedly long even though the ticket selling starts at 11 am. legendary /LEJ-uhn-der-ee/ [adjective] of or relating to an old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories that people tell about a famous event or person The story of the legendary Sasquatch is believed to be true. clash /klash/ [verb]…
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2019年7月18日
Photo by © The Japan News/ANN via China Daily Vocabulary: reroute /re-ROOT/ [verb] to change the route of someone or something The police should reroute the parade to avoid any traffic. signify /SIG-nuh-fahy/ [verb] to mean something The smoke signal signifies that the war is over. resonate /REZ-uh-neyt/ [verb] to produce or be filled with clear, continuing sound Her voice resonated within the hallway. ambient /AM-bee-uhnt/ [adjective] relating to the immediate surroundings of something The ambient lighting and good music are the reasons why I want to study in that place. relish /REL-ish/ [verb] to like or enjoy something All of the people relished the sensation of watching the concert…
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2019年5月17日
Photo by © Getty Images via CNN Style Vocabulary: masterpiece /MAS-ter-pees/ [noun] something made or done with great skill Her work is a masterpiece of simplicity. jury /JOOR-ee/ [noun] a group of people chosen to decide the winner of a competition The jury has come to an agreement that the third contestant is the true victor. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] complete and including everything that is necessary The professor posted a comprehensive list of sources approved for our use. evolve /ih-VOLV/ [verb] to develop gradually Each school must evolve its own way of teaching students. accolade /AK-uh-leyd/ [noun] praise and approval Lady Gaga receives a Grammy award, one of the highest…
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