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    smoking

    US /ˈsmokɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /'sməʊkɪŋ/

    B1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe act of enjoying cigarettes, pipes, cigars, etc.
    Some politicians want to ban smoking in all public places
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
    The roof was still smoking even though the fire was out, the firemen remained there on stand by
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo add a taste to food by exposing it to a smoky fire
    He is smoking the hams in here, they have done this for generations, they are famous for their smoked meats
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To breathe in through a cigarette, etc.
    He is smoking outside as you cannot smoke now in the bar
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe act of breathing smoke from cigarettes
    Smoking is bad for your health

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    Why Smoking makes People look Old? | #aumsum

    04:45Why Smoking makes People look Old? | #aumsum
    • Why smoking makes people look old?

      Why smoking makes people look old?

    • Smoking makes people look old because things like cigarettes contain nicotine.

      Smoking makes people look old because things like cigarettes contain nicotine.

    C1

    Smoking is Awesome

    11:45Smoking is Awesome
    • The problem with smoking is that it's kind of amazing.

      The problem with smoking is that it's kind of amazing.

    • Smoking creates a temporary problem and offers an instant solution.  

      Smoking creates a temporary problem and offers an instant solution.  

    B1

    Banning smoking for life: BBC News Review

    07:58Banning smoking for life: BBC News Review
    • but not the act of smoking, illegal. Tobacco use is

      but not the act of smoking, illegal. Tobacco use is

    • Rishi Sunak faces Tory backlash against long-term smoking ban.

      Rishi Sunak faces Tory backlash against long-term smoking ban.

    B2

    Healthy living and DNA: BBC News Review

    07:09Healthy living and DNA: BBC News Review
    • no smoking and getting enough sleep.

      no smoking and getting enough sleep.

    B1

    India’s Obesity Time Bomb

    08:57India’s Obesity Time Bomb
    • It's not us, which probably is one of the strategies which they have been using for tobacco also, that people are smoking by their choice, not because of the marketing.

      It's not us, which probably is one of the strategies which they have been using for tobacco also, that people are smoking by their choice, not because of the marketing.

    • Strict regulations and education have driven down smoking rates across the globe.

      Strict regulations and education have driven down smoking rates across the globe.

    B2

    Cannabis: Thailand Wants to Ban Recreational Marijuana

    02:00Cannabis: Thailand Wants to Ban Recreational Marijuana
    • Under the law being considered by cabinet this month, anyone caught smoking cannabis could face fines of up to 60,000 baht. That's about 1600 US dollars.

      Under the law being considered by cabinet this month, anyone caught smoking cannabis could face fines of up to 60,000 baht. That's about 1600 US dollars.

    • Anyone caught smoking cannabis could face fines of up to 60,000 baht.

      Anyone caught smoking cannabis could face fines of up to 60,000 baht.

    B2

    How cruise ships got so big

    07:29How cruise ships got so big
    • There were restaurants, smoking rooms, gardens and a massive lounge with painted ceilings.

      There were restaurants, smoking rooms, gardens and a massive lounge with painted ceilings.

    B1

    Fidget Spinner Haters!

    07:42Fidget Spinner Haters!
    • Damn, you kid and your no-smoking laws and flying skateboards and beat-bop, rope-bop music.

      Damn, you kid and your no-smoking laws and flying skateboards and beat-bop, rope-bop music.

    • Damn you kids, and your no-smoking laws,

      Damn you kids, and your no-smoking laws,

    B1

    The Most Radioactive Places on Earth

    11:18The Most Radioactive Places on Earth
    • and radioactive lead in the tobacco that they're smoking. So not only are they exposed to carcinogens

      and radioactive lead in the tobacco that they're smoking. So not only are they exposed to carcinogens

    • and radioactive lead in the tobacco that they're smoking. So not only are they exposed to carcinogens

      and radioactive lead in the tobacco that they're smoking. So not only are they exposed to carcinogens

    B1

    Why More Young People Are Getting Cancer | Business Insider Explains | Insider News

    08:46Why More Young People Are Getting Cancer | Business Insider Explains | Insider News
    • And then we're also preventing a lot of cancers that are to do with alcohol consumption and smoking.

      And then we're also preventing a lot of cancers that are to do with alcohol consumption and smoking.

    • that are to do with alcohol consumption and smoking.

      that are to do with alcohol consumption and smoking.

    B1