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2019年8月13日
Vocabulary: consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] the amount used or eaten When national fuel consumption is low, the price of gas declines. verify /VER-uh-fahy/ [verb] to prove that something exists or is true I need to verify everything about your proposal for this year’s foundation day. participant /pahr-TIS-uh-puhnt/ [noun] a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity The choir member loves to sing but doesn’t know if she wants to be a participant in the recital. diagnose /DAHY-uhg-nohs/ [verb] to recognize and name the exact character of a disease or a problem, by examining it Mary’s father was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years ago. diminish…
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2019年7月29日
Vocabulary: craving /KREY-ving/ [noun] a strong feeling of wanting something Her sister has a craving for peanut butter. extremity /ik-STREM-i-tee/ [noun] the furthest point, especially from the centre The professor already reached the extremity of his patience. botanical /buh-TAN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] involving or relating to plants or the study of plants The scientist worked hard on his botanical experiments for 5 years. residence /REZ-i-duhns/ [noun] a home The official residence of the king is guarded by hundreds of soldiers. beauty /BYOO-tee/ [noun] a quality that makes something especially good or attractive The blooming flowers add to the beauty of the newest tourist attraction in the city. A new study found that…
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2019年7月10日
Photo by © The Associated Press via CBC Vocabulary: pediatrician /pe-dee-uh-TRISH-uhn/ [noun] a doctor with special training in medical care for children Parents should visit pediatricians immediately if their children are sick beyond three days. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] to discover something, usually using special equipment You can easily detect one’s health by using apps in smartphones. Through these apps, people can lessen visiting clinics for minor illnesses. broad-spectrum /BRAWD-SPEK-truh m/ [adjective] having a wide range of uses The best time to see the broad-spectrum light in New Zealand is during winter. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis/ [noun] a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is made after examining it Most of the…
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2019年7月3日
Vocabulary: chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] (especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] something that happens He can’t comprehend the occurrence of bad things that are happening to his company. duration /doo-REY-shuhn/ [noun] the length of time that something lasts The probationary period of an employee is of six-month duration. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] any substance used to treat an illness or disease, esp. a drug She already stopped taking her medications even if she is still sick. associate /uh-SOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] to connect something in your mind with something else She believes that…
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2019年6月10日
Vocabulary: accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] to gradually increase in number or amount The police announced to the public that the number of crimes accumulated over the past five years. regression /ri-GRESH-uhn/ [noun] a situation in which things get worse rather than better The country’s economic status has been in a regression since he was elected as the president. corroborate /kuh-ROB-uh-reyt/ [verb] to add information in support of an idea, opinion, or statement I asked my colleague to corroborate the theory I presented to our professors. robust /roh-BUHST/ [adjective] strong and unlikely to break or fail Most first world countries have robust economy and have relatively low poverty rates. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective]…
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2019年6月5日
Vocabulary: virtual /VUR-choo-uhl/ [adjective] can be done or seen using computers or the internet Realtors recommend interested buyers to check out their virtual tour first before visiting the actual house. simulation /sim-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] a model of a real activity, created for training purposes or to solve a problem Researchers conducted a simulation for the predicted earthquake this month. mechanism /MEK-uh-niz-uhm/ [noun] a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together The engineers are having difficulties operating the complicated mechanisms of the machine. electrode /ih-LEK-trohd/ [noun] the point at which an electric current enters or leaves something The experiment required electrodes to connect the electricity into the…
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2019年5月29日
Vocabulary: obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/ [noun] the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous for health Eating unhealthy foods and not exercising can lead to obesity. conform /kuhn-FAWRM/ [verb] to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society It is hard for him to conform to his fiancee’s high standards in marriage. ingestion /in-JEST-shuhn/ [noun] the process of absorbing nutrients or medications into the body by eating or drinking them Too much ingestion of alcohol may cause liver problems. end result /end ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] a result of a series of events or a long process The end result of their…
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2019年5月20日
Vocabulary: enticing /en-TAYHSING/ [adjective] something that is enticing attracts you to it by offering you advantages or pleasure I didn’t expect that enticing job offer I received yesterday, it was really good news! supplant /suh-PLANT/ [verb] to replace E-books were made to supplant printed books and some are not happy about it. adequate /AD-i-kwit/ [adjective] enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose The snacks given to the kids were not adequate so it caused chaos during the program. prolong /pruh-LAWNG/ [verb] to make something last a longer time We were enjoying each other’s company that we decided to prolong our stay until tomorrow. lifespan /lahyfspan/ [noun] the length of time…
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2019年4月17日
Vocabulary: prolong /pruh-lawng/ [verb] to make something last a longer time Daily exercise and proper diet prolong life. epidemiology /ep-i-dee-mee-ol-uh-jee/ [noun] the scientific study of diseases and how they are found, spread, and controlled in groups of people Epidemiology is the method used for finding the causes of diseases in populations. sedentary /sed-n-ter-ee/ [adjective] involving little exercise or physical activity People shouldn’t have so much sedentary time for it brittles their bones. mortality /mawr-tal-i-tee/ [noun] the number of deaths within a particular society and within a particular period of time Infant mortality rates have remained unchanged at about 35 deaths per 1,000 births. vigorous /vig-er-uhs/ [adjective] very forceful or energetic…
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2019年3月11日
Vocabulary: consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] the amount used or eaten There was a rising consumption of consumer goods worldwide. drastic /DRAS-tik/ [adjective] severe and sudden or having very noticeable effects The invention of smartphone caused a drastic change in our lives. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] The act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc. From the hotel window, I could see the emission of pollutants coming from a nearby factory. sustain /suh-STEYN/ [verb] to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time While on a diet, you will realize you can sustain yourself by eating less. freshwater /fresh-WOT-er/ [adjective] consisting of water that does not contain salt Only one…
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