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Japanese doctors want Tokyo Olympics cancelled
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naomi posted on 2021/05/20Ever wonder what's really happening behind the headlines? This video dives into the urgent plea from Japanese doctors to cancel the Tokyo Olympics due to COVID-19 concerns, exploring hospital overload and public opposition. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to public health and current events, making it a fantastic way to boost your knowledge and language skills!
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overwhelmed
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɛlmd/
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UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈwɛlmd/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat something or someone completely
- To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
- Adjective
- Feeling like you have so much to do that you can't even get started.
- Feeling like you are unable to cope with something
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US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/
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UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount that is more than half of a group
- The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
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US /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
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UK /ɪk'spɪərɪəns/
- Countable Noun
- Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- An event at which you learned something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Knowledge gained by living life, doing new things
- Previous work in a particular field.
A1TOEIC
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US /əˈpɪnjən/
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UK /əˈpɪnjən/
- Noun
- Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- A person's thoughts on a topic
A2TOEIC
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