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Why Do We Find Babies Cute?
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Miho Ishii posted on 2021/02/05Ever wonder why babies have that irresistible charm? This video dives into the fascinating science behind 'cuteness,' exploring evolutionary psychology and even neuroimaging to explain why we're wired to find babies adorable! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to parental bonding and scientific concepts, making it a great way to boost your English skills while learning something new.
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phenomenon
US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/
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UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- Interesting or unusual person, group
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US /ˌdɛprəˈveʃən/
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UK /ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of lacking something needed
- The state of lacking or being denied something considered necessary.
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US /ɪk'strimlɪ/
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UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- Remarkably; unusually.
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US /ˌovɚˈhwɛlmɪŋ, -ˈwɛl-/
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UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat something or someone completely
- To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
- Adjective
- Having too much to handle (e.g. work)
- Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist or decide how to react
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