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    debris

    US /dəˈbri, de-, ˈdeˌbri/

    ・

    UK /dəˈbri:, deɪ-, ˈdeɪˌbri:/

    B2TOEIC
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounRemains of something broken or destroyed
    There was a lot of debris from the plane crash
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounAccumulated fragments of rock.
    The landslide left a trail of rocky debris down the mountain.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounPieces of discarded objects in space.
    Space debris poses a threat to satellites.

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    How to Survive a Building Explosion

    06:05How to Survive a Building Explosion
    • With the debris rapidly, heading your way.

      With the debris rapidly, heading your way.

    • Keeping low can also keep you safer from the debris flying above your head and the blast wave itself.

      Keeping low can also keep you safer from the debris flying above your head and the blast wave itself.

    B1

    Why Are There Stones Along Railway Tracks?

    05:40Why Are There Stones Along Railway Tracks?
    • If the ballast is covered in too much dirt or mud, it will affect its effectiveness; it can cause debris to accumulate between the stones and negatively impact its draining ability. 

      If the ballast is covered in too much dirt or mud, it will affect its effectiveness; it can cause debris to accumulate between the stones and negatively impact its draining ability. 

    • it can cause debris to accumulate between the  stones and negatively impact its draining ability. 

      it can cause debris to accumulate between the  stones and negatively impact its draining ability. 

    B2

    Sea Snakes and Turtles - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 20

    05:07Sea Snakes and Turtles - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 20
    • Sadly, they can be quite indiscriminate in their eating habits and are easily poisoned by eating plastic bottles and other man-made debris.

      Sadly, they can be quite indiscriminate in their eating habits and are easily poisoned by eating plastic bottles and other man-made debris.

    • and other man-made debris.

      and other man-made debris.

    B2

    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • Sadly, they can be quite indiscriminate in their eating habits and are easily poisoned by eating plastic bottles and other man-made debris.

      Sadly, they can be quite indiscriminate in their eating habits and are easily poisoned by eating plastic bottles and other man-made debris.

    • and other man-made debris.

      and other man-made debris.

    C1

    Fourth U.S. Military shoot down of an unidentified object in a week

    04:52Fourth U.S. Military shoot down of an unidentified object in a week
    • where those tasked with recovering debris are battling severe windchill and limited daylight,

      where those tasked with recovering debris are battling severe windchill and limited daylight,

    B1

    Search For Survivors After Destructive Quake | March 31, 2025

    10:01Search For Survivors After Destructive Quake | March 31, 2025
    • Buddhist monasteries, places of peace and reflection, now piles of debris.

      Buddhist monasteries, places of peace and reflection, now piles of debris.

    • Buddhist monasteries, places of peace and reflection, now piles of debris.

      Buddhist monasteries, places of peace and reflection, now piles of debris.

    B1

    New images of Titanic show the ship's iconic railing has broken off

    02:57New images of Titanic show the ship's iconic railing has broken off
    • The RMS Titanic team looked at every inch of the historic wreckage and debris field, spotting striking new details and tiny artifacts lost for more than a century.

      The RMS Titanic team looked at every inch of the historic wreckage and debris field, spotting striking new details and tiny artifacts lost for more than a century.

    • These new high-definition images taken by remotely operated state-of-the-art cameras, the RMS Titanic team looked at every inch of the historic wreckage and debris field, spotting striking new details and tiny artifacts lost for more than a century.

      These new high-definition images taken by remotely operated state-of-the-art cameras, the RMS Titanic team looked at every inch of the historic wreckage and debris field, spotting striking new details and tiny artifacts lost for more than a century.

    B1

    The Vajont Dam Disaster | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror

    09:28The Vajont Dam Disaster | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror
    • Following seconds behind this destructive storm was the wave itself, a churning mass of water and debris that proved deadly to almost anyone caught up in it.

      Following seconds behind this destructive storm was the wave itself, a churning mass of water and debris that proved deadly to almost anyone caught up in it.

    • Following seconds behind this destructive storm was the wave itself—a churning mass of water and debris that proved deadly to almost anyone caught up in it.

      Following seconds behind this destructive storm was the wave itself—a churning mass of water and debris that proved deadly to almost anyone caught up in it.

    B1

    BREAKING: US military confirms 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles as protests grow | BBC News

    04:29BREAKING: US military confirms 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles as protests grow | BBC News
    • Well the streets of downtown LA are littered with the debris of last night's trouble.

      Well the streets of downtown LA are littered with the debris of last night's trouble.

    • Well, the streets of downtown LA are littered with the debris of last night's trouble.

      Well, the streets of downtown LA are littered with the debris of last night's trouble.

    B2

    The ISS Will Crash to Earth Soon, But Why?

    03:42The ISS Will Crash to Earth Soon, But Why?
    • Not to mention it’s in one of the most dangerous environments known to humankind, in constant danger of being struck by debris!

      Not to mention it’s in one of the most dangerous environments known to humankind, in constant danger of being struck by debris!

    • Not to mention, it's in one of the most dangerous environments known to humankind, in constant danger of being struck by debris.

      Not to mention, it's in one of the most dangerous environments known to humankind, in constant danger of being struck by debris.

    B1