Tag Archive: science & technology – expert
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2019年9月23日
Vocabulary: inhabitant /in-HUB-i-tuhnt/ [noun] a person or animal that lives in a particular place Monkeys were the first inhabitants of my town a hundred years ago. realistic /ree-uh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] seeming to exist or be happening in fact The animation in the movie looks realistic when the main character was shot. assist /UH-sist/ [verb] to help I will assist my sister in packing her things because she has a lot of things to pack. distinction /dih-STINGK-shuhn/ [noun] a difference between two similar things Many people look up to Morissette because she is a singer of great distinction. companionship /kuhm-PAN-yuhn-ship/ [noun] the enjoyment of spending time with other people I want my…
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2019年9月16日
Vocabulary: comprise /kuhm-PRAHYZ/ [verb] to consist of or to be made up of The latest model of smartphone comprises of different AI cameras indistinguishable /in-di-STING-gwi-shuh-buhl/ [adjective] impossible to notice differences when compared to another similar thing The difference between the original painting and its replica is indistinguishable. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] extreme The Philippines always experiences intense heat every dry season. aspire /uh-SPAHYUHR/ [verb] to hope to achieve something Mr. Robinsons aspires to finish his thesis defense for his doctorate degree. horizon /huh-RAHY-zuhn/ [noun] the limit of that person’s ideas, knowledge, and experience Her life struggles deepen her horizons. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded SpaceX a $50 million contract…
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2019年9月9日
Vocabulary: light-year /LAHYT-yeer/ [noun] the great distance that light travels in one year The nearest star to Earth is about 4 light-years away. classify /KLAS-uh-fahy/ [verb] to divide things into groups according to type One movie is classified as pure art, the other as entertainment. revolve /ri-VOLV/ [verb] to move in a circle or a curve around a central point The earth revolves on its axis and around the sun. exoplanet /EK-soh-plan-it/ [noun] a planet of a star that is outside the solar system Because the newfound exoplanet orbits so close to its star, it’s gravitationally locked to the smaller body. dissipate /DIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] to disappeared gradually, or to cause…
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2019年9月6日
Vocabulary: enamored /ih-NAM-er-d/ [adjective] liking something a lot My brother was enamored of paper planes when he was a kid. alluring /uh-LOOR-ing/ [adjective] attractive or exciting She wore the most alluring dress that stood out among the rest last night. carriage /KAR-ee-ij/ [noun] any of the separate parts of a train in which the passengers sit The carriage at the end of the train played classical music. array /uh-REY/ [noun] a large and impressive grouping or organization of things Their house was filled with an array of paintings. ample /AM-puhl/ [adjective] enough, or more than enough The students had ample time to finish their report last week. Enamored of Japan’s…
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2019年8月27日
Vocabulary: disorder /dis-AWR-der/ [noun] an illness of the mind or body Kath thinks that Steph may have an eating disorder. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] a change from one form or type to another The transition from farm life to city life is very difficult. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] complete and including everything that is necessary The government’s comprehensive budget covers a two-year plan that focuses on education and health. exclusive /ik-SKLOO-siv/ [adjective] limited to only one person or group of people The Spiderman game is exclusive for the PlayStation. prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] very well known and important She occupies a prominent position in the office. Nowadays, a lot of Internet users spend…
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2019年8月19日
Photo by © ANN via The Star Vocabulary: encrypt /en-KRIPT/ [verb] to change electronic information or signals into a secret code All bank-issued cards must be encrypted for security purposes. authenticate /aw-THEN-ti-keyt/ [verb] to prove that something is real, true, or what people say it is We have to authenticate first the data before disclosing to the public. embarkation /em-bahr-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] the act, process, or an instance of going on a ship or an aircraft We have to expedite the process of embarkation for the customers’ convenience. misidentification /mis-ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy-key-shun/ [noun] the act of recognizing and naming someone or something incorrectly We have to ensure efficiency in our data processing to…
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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8日
Photo by © CUREAPP INC. via The Japan Times Vocabulary: vice /vahys/ [noun] illegal and immoral activities Drinking too much alcohol is a vice that will take its toll on him someday. withdrawal /with-DRAW-uhl/ [noun] means the physical and mental effects experienced when a person stops something The symptoms of withdrawal are difficult to overcome that could lead to relapse. cessation /se-SEY-shuhn/ [noun] the ending of a condition or the stopping of an activity The government issued a cessation of all operations of corrupt factories. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl/ [noun] something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult The obstacles that you experience…
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2019年6月28日
Vocabulary: feedback /FEED-bak/ [noun] reaction to a process or activity Some students received an unacceptable feedback about their film. disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] something that interrupts you Gaby doesn’t want any disturbances while working. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [noun] a quality or characteristic that someone or something has Diligence is one of the attributes a teacher should possess. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] to look like or be like someone or something So many high-end flats resemble many hotels. conceive /kuhn-SEEV/ [verb] to imagine something Many people try to conceive what will happen in the future. According to a new study, the “death” of the robots has an effect on humans emotional feedback. A 42-year-old…
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2019年6月14日
Photo by © Getty via Evoke.ie Vocabulary: regulation /reg-yuh-LEY-shun/ [noun] the rules or system that are used by a person or organization to control activity or process The updated rules and regulations will be posted as soon as possible. portability /pawr-tuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] the ability to be used for a different purpose or on a different system The software portability is one of the factors that must be taken seriously by the technicians. framework /FREYM-wurk/ [noun] a system of rules, ideas, or beliefs that is used to plan or decide something The logical framework of the process will be more effective than before. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] to protect something from harm…
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