Tag Archive: Science & Technology – Expert
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2021年6月25日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] – a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject The journal comes out five times a year. night owl /nahyt oul / [noun] – a person who prefers to be awake and active at night I’m not a night owl. I go to sleep at 11 p.m. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop something before it happens While traveling abroad, take preventive measures to avoid getting sick. misalignment /mis-uh-LAHYN-muhnt/ [noun] – an arrangement in which the parts of a machine or structure do not fit together correctly,…
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2021年6月23日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – the type of computer system or smartphone you are using, in relation to the type of software (= computer programs) you can use on it Twitter is a more appropriate platform to vent our thoughts. user experience /YOO-zer-ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [noun] – the experience of someone using a product, system, or service, for example whether they find it enjoyable and easy to use The main goal of the smartphone brand is to maximize user experience. predicament /pri-DIK-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – an unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of Most of the youth today…
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2021年6月22日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outage /OU-tij/ [noun] – a period when a service, such as electricity, is not available Power outages affected nearly 100 houses in the aftermath of the typhoon. large-scale /LAHRJ-SKEYL/ [adjective] – involving many people or things, or happening over a large area A large-scale organizational reform is being planned. stock exchange /stok iks-CHEYNJ/ [noun] – a place where shares in companies are bought and sold, or the organization of people whose job is to do this buying or selling Haru makes a living by trading on the international stock exchange. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation…
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2021年5月31日
©Bombardier via CNN News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. whisk /wisk/ [verb] – to take something or someone somewhere else suddenly and quickly Bela’s family whisked her to the countryside without even saying goodbye. forerunner /FOHR-ruhn-er/ [noun] – an early, often less advanced model of something We consider telephones as the forerunners of smartphones that we use today. state-of-the-art /steyt-uhv-thee-ahrt/ [adjective] – very modern and using the most recent ideas and methods Did you see the latest movie? It has state-of-the-art computer graphics! fall short /fawl shawrt/ [idiom] – to not reach a desired amount or standard According to sales, this…
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2021年5月28日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insignificant /in-SIG-nif-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – small or not noticeable, and therefore not considered important Why do you have to worry about such an insignificant amount of money? initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem The initiative is to protect endangered species. alliance /uh-LAHY-uhns/ [noun] – a group of countries, political parties, or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims Which country is the official member of the alliance? foundation /foun-DEY-shuhn / [noun] – an organization that has been created in order to…
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2021年5月17日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tip jar /tip jahr/ [noun] – (vritual) a feature that lets you receive money from supporters Most fans nowadays use virtual tip jars to support their favorite content creators financially. provider /pruh-VAHY-der/ [noun] – a company or organization that sells a particular type of product or service Internet service providers in our country have excellent services. arise /uh-RAHYZ/ [verb] – to happen The argument arose when one side disagreed with the other’s ideas. toggle /TOG-uhl/ [verb] – to switch a feature on a computer on and off by pressing the same button or key Use these…
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2021年5月14日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wreckage /REK-ij/ [noun] – a badly damaged object or the separated parts of a badly damaged object Two sharks were trapped in the wreckage from a ship. mile /mahyl/ [noun] – a unit of distance equal to 1,760 yards or 1.6 kilometers The speed limit is 30 miles an/per hour. pole /pohl/ [noun] – either of the two points at the most northern and most southern ends of the earth or another planet, around which the planet turns The north pole is warmer than the south. accomplish /uh-KOM-plish/ [verb] – to finish something successfully or to…
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2021年4月30日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lurk /lurk/ [verb] – to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something wrong Why is he lurking around in the hallway? data breach /DEY-tuh breech/ [noun] – an occasion when private information can be seen by people who should not be able to see it Millions of accounts were stolen due to data breach. reconsider /ree-kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to think again about a decision or opinion and decide if you want to change it The teacher reconsidered the team’s…
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2021年4月26日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commonly /KOM-uhn-lee/ [adverb] – often or usually Injuries commonly happen to basketball players. indicator /IN-di-key-ter/ [noun] – something that shows what a situation is like The car’s speedometer and temperature indicator were broken. innovation /in-uh-VEYn/ [noun] – (the use of) a new idea or method The latest innovations in computer technology help in creating better cars. foresee /fawr-SEE/ [verb] – to know about something before it happens I don’t foresee any difficulties so long as we keep working hard. imminent /IM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – coming or likely to happen very soon He warned that a pandemic was…
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2021年4月19日
©Denis Gliksman via BBC.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. engraving /en-GREY-ving/ [noun] – the process or art of cutting or carving a design on a hard surface, especially to make a print The museum showcased a gallery of stone engravings from the prehistoric era. dig /dig/ [noun] – the process of carefully removing soil and objects from an area of historical interest The Bronze age tools were discovered during a dig in this area. depict /dih-PIKT/ [verb] – to represent or show something in a picture or story His artworks depict the lives of ordinary people in the rural areas. indentation…
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