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Garbage Island: An Ocean Full of Plastic (Part 1/3)
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2014/08/29Did you know there's a massive island made of garbage in the ocean? This fascinating documentary dives into the North Pacific Gyre, revealing the shocking reality of plastic pollution and introducing you to key terms like 'microplastics' and 'Bisphenol A'. You'll pick up tons of specialized vocabulary while learning about this critical environmental issue!
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plastic
US /ˈplæstɪk/
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UK /'plæstɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- Adjective
- Being easily formed or shaped
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US /trɪp/
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UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
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US /ˈjɛə, ˈjæə, jɛ-/
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UK /jeə/
- Interjection
- Another way of saying 'yes'
- An expression of excitement or strong agreement
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US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
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UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
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