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COVID-19: Why the South African Variant is Scarier than the UK Strain
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Miho Ishii posted on 2021/01/06Ever wondered why some COVID-19 variants are more concerning than others? This video dives deep into the South African variant (B.1.351) and compares it to the UK strain (B.1.1.7), explaining its high transmissibility and impact on vaccine efficacy. You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary related to genome sequencing and global spread, perfect for boosting your English knowledge!
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more of a
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- Phrase
- Used to indicate that someone or something is better described as one thing than another.
- To a greater extent or degree.
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US /ði əˈrɪdʒənəl/
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UK /ðə əˈridʒinəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The first or earliest form of something.
- Adjective
- Not a copy or imitation; authentic.
- New and interesting; not copied from someone else.
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- Preposition
- In opposition to; in conflict with.
- In contact with, so as to be supported by or press upon.
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US /jʌŋ ˈpipəl/
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UK /jʌŋ ˈpi:pl/
- Noun (plural)
- People who are in their early life stage; youth.
- The rising generation; those who will shape the future.
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