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2021年2月26日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl/ [noun] – something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult A tree trunk on the road was the biggest obstacle in our path. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping operating Many elderly people will be affected by the library closures. spokesman /SPOHKS-muhn/ [noun] – someone who is chosen by a group or organization to speak officially to the public for them Whenever the president is in difficulties, the press faces his spokesman. indicator /IN-di-key-ter/ [noun] – something that shows…
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2021年2月24日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this The coach intensified the swimming team’s training. concentration /kon-suhn-TREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a large number or amount of something in the same place The concentration of toxic chemicals in the area affected the worker’s health during the industrial revolution. numerous /NOO-mer-uhs/ [adjective] – many Numerous studies have pointed out the effects of climate change. in line with /in lahyn with/ [idiom] – similar to something or at the same level as something The company’s results are in line with…
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2021年2月19日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. release /ri-LEES/ [noun] – the act of making something public or available for use A press release was provided by the organization confirming the appointment of a new CEO. transmit /trans-MIT/ [verb] – to pass a disease from one person or animal to another When an infected person coughs or sneezes, COVID-19 is transmitted by droplets of saliva or nasal discharge. transmission /trans-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of passing something from one person or place to another To prevent the transmission of the virus from mother to child, this drug is used. declaration /dek-luh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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2021年2月15日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deluge /DEL-yooj/ [noun] – a very large amount of rain or water There’s a typhoon today. Be careful not to get caught in the deluge. on the lookout /on thuh LOOK-out/ [phrasal noun] – to search for something or someone Richard is constantly on the lookout for a new recipe to try. torrent /TAWR-uhnt/ [noun] – a large stream of water that moves very fast Due to the incident, the river became a raging torrent. stand with /stand with/ [idiom] – to be or remain united (in support of or opposition to something) They promised to…
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2021年2月12日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uncertainty /uhn-SUR-tn-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known or certain Life is loaded with uncertainties. declaration /dek-luh-REY-shuhn / [noun] – an announcement, often one that is written and official A statement of their commercial interests must be made by members of Congress. spokesperson /SPOHKS-pur-suhn/ [noun] – a person who is chosen to speak officially for a group or organization An airline spokesperson said that flights will operate as planned. modification /mod-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change to something, usually to improve it It is reasonably straightforward to…
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2021年2月10日
© EPA via bbc.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something The president lifted the trade restrictions. insufficient /in-suh-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – not enough The insufficient money cannot fund the project. efficacy /EF-i-kuh-see/ [noun] – the ability, especially of a medicine or a method of achieving something, to produce the intended result To test the efficacy of the vaccine, a series of tests will be conducted. stance /stans/ [noun] – a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a publicly stated opinion His stance regarding the issue did not change. pharmaceutical /fahr-muh-SOO-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] –…
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2021年1月29日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] – to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change He underwent reconstructive surgery after the accident to repair his face. unload /uhn-LOHD/ [verb] – to remove the contents of something, especially a load of goods from a vehicle, the bullets from a gun or the film from a camera We watched a ship unloading sacks of rice. anticipation /an-tis-uh-PEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future For several months, the postponement of the film’s sequel kept moviegoers in eager…
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2021年1月27日
© Reuters via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. parental /puh-REN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to parents or to being a parent The school welcomes parental involvement in some of its activities. matriculation exam /muh-trik-yoo-LEY-shuhn ig-ZAM/ [noun] – the final examination taken by students leaving school. Make sure to study a lot for your matriculation exam and get a decent score. mandatory /MAN-duh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – used to describe something that must be done, usually because the law states that it is necessary Attendance is always mandatory at all meetings. prioritize /prahy-AWR-i-tahyz/ [verb] – to arrange in order of importance so that you…
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2021年1月25日
© via CNN.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unveil /uhn-VEYL/ [verb] – to show or introduce something new or make it known publicly for the first time The company will unveil its new products at lower prices. withstand /with-STAND/ [verb] – to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully This building was designed to withstand strong earthquakes. reform /ri-FAWRM/ [noun] – an improvement, especially in a person’s behaviour or in the structure of something The healthcare system in the country needs a reform. intensely /in-TENS-li/ [adverb] – extremely or strongly His…
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2021年1月22日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or degree They spent an immense amount of money to buy that car. trauma /TROU-muh/ [noun] – (a) severe emotional shock and pain caused by an extremely upsetting experience The trauma that he experienced turned him to be anti-social. disorder /dis-AWR-der/ [noun] – an illness of the mind or body His family has a history of mental disorder. scenario /si-NAIR-ee-oh/ [noun] – a description of possible actions or events in the future The most likely scenario is that the prices of goods will rise. contemplate /KON-tuhm-pleyt/ [verb] –…
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