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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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struggle
US /ˈstrʌɡəl/
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UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
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More significant
US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
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UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
- Adjective
- Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- Having meaning; important; noticeable
A2TOEIC
More matter
US /ˈmætɚ/
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UK /'mætə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be of great importance; to count
- Uncountable Noun
- Material all things are made of that fills space
A1TOEIC
More determine
US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/
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UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To control exactly how something will be or act
- To establish the facts about; discover
A2TOEIC
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