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2021年3月8日
© ROSCOSMOS PRESS SERVICE HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. oversee /oh-ver-SEE/ [verb] – to watch over something Please appoint a surveyor to oversee the project’s progress. altitude /AL-ti-tood/ [noun] – height above sea level According to the report, the aircraft was flying at an altitude of 28,000 meters. distress signal /dih-STESS SIG-nl/ [noun] – a signal from a ship or aircraft that is in danger Quickly send out a distress signal; the ship is starting to sink. round-the-clock /round-thuh-klok/ [adjective] – always, at any time of the day Convenience stores have a round-the-clock service for everyone. forecasting /FAWR-kast-ing/…
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2021年2月22日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. in the works /in thuh wurks/ [phrase, idiom] – in the process of being planned or done A recent report said that the software upgrades are in the works. operating system /OP-uh-rey-ting SIS-tuhm/ [noun] – a program that controls the way a computer works, and that allows applications (= programs for particular purposes) to work on it What’s the operating system of your new Windows computer? wearable /WAIR-uh-buhl/ [noun] – something that can be worn that contains computer technology or can connect to the internet My brother likes collecting wearable devices like smartwatches. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun]…
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2021年2月17日
© via bbc.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expedition /ek-spi-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – an organized journey for a particular purpose The Thai expedition to Mount Everest is leaving next week. feed on /FEED ohn/ [phrasal verb] – to eat something The beef cattle feed on grass and soya meal. violate /VAHY-uh-leyt/ [verb] – to break or act against something such as a law, agreement, or principle These clothes violate her sense of good taste. miniaturize /MIN-ee-uh-chuh-rahyz/ [verb] – to make a very small version of something, especially using modern technology New technology continues to miniaturize computer components. be subject to sth /be…
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2021年2月1日
© Petpuls Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decipher /dih-SAHY-fer/ [verb] – to discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult or hidden way Can you decipher the writing on the prescription? notify /NOH-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to tell someone officially about something Has everyone in the team been notified of the decision? power /POU-er/ [verb] – to provide a machine with energy and the ability to operate Trucks are usually powered by diesel engines. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to watch and check a situation carefully for a period of time in order to discover something about it This device…
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2021年1月18日
© Maxime Aubert Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archeologist /ahr-kee-OL-uh-jist/ [noun] – someone who studies the buildings, graves, tools, and other objects of people who lived in the past A team of archeologists are currently at the site. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] – to look like or be like someone or something Paula really resembles her father very closely. narrative /NAR-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a story or a description of a series of events The picture book is a narrative of wartime events. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other…
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2020年12月21日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. release /ri-LEES / [verb] – to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use Police have released a picture of the man they want to question. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or degree They spent an immense amount of time getting the engine into its perfect condition. review /ri-VYOO/ [verb] – to consider something in order to make changes in it, study it, or give an opinion about it Officials have to review the text before it’s made public. fascinate /FAS-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to interest someone a lot…
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2020年12月18日
©Time Magazine Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. title /TAHYT-l / [noun] – a prize or public statement showing that someone is the best in a particular sport or competition Kevin won his third straight title in long distance triathlon. shift /shift/ [verb] – (of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change The society’s attitudes towards women have shifted hugely over the last one hundred years. team /teem / [verb] – to act together to achieve something Davis teamed with Miller to develop the application. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – an extremely difficult or dangerous point in a situation The country’s leadership is in…
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2020年12月16日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start Stress triggers headaches. commence /kuh-MENS/ [verb] – to begin something We will commence the building’s construction in August of next year. innovative /in-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – new and different Stephen introduced a number of innovative solutions. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – the level or point at which you start to experience something, or at which something starts to happen I have a high boredom threshold. circuit /SUR-kit/ [noun] – a closed system of wires or pipes through which electricity or liquid can flow A defect was found in the…
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2020年12月14日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. market /MAHR-kit/ [verb] – to offer products for sale to buyers Our new marketing strategy is working flawlessly. automate /AW-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to make something operate automatically by using machines or computers Several banks have begun to automate processes. defect /DEE-fekt/ [noun] – something that is lacking or that is not exactly right in someone or something Were the quality checkers able to find any defect in the products? vicinity /vi-SIN-i-tee/ [noun] – the area immediately surrounding something According to witnesses, the stolen car was found in the vicinity of the station. discrimination /pruh-nuhn-see-EY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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2020年11月9日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frustrating/FRUHS-treyt/ [adjective] –making you feel annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want ,em>It is frustrating to go on vacation on a rainy day. attain /uh-TEYN/ [verb] –to reach or succeed in getting something We have to talk about how to attain our goals. ultimately /UHL-tuh-mit-li/ [adverb] –finally, after a series of things have happened Everyone will ultimately see how you worked hard to get this social status. innovation>/in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – (the use of) a new idea or method The latest innovations in computer technology are helpful to our society today. launch /lawnch/…
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