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Why can't we stop eating certain foods? - BBC
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coney posted on 2025/02/20Ever wonder why it's so hard to resist certain snacks? This fascinating BBC documentary dives deep into the science behind ultra-processed foods and food addiction, revealing how the food industry designs products to keep us hooked! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to health and marketing, making it a super practical watch for understanding our eating habits.
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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
A2
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US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
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UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2
More process
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
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UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEIC
More trigger
US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/
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UK /'trɪɡə(r)/
- Noun
- Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- Device that starts a process
- Transitive Verb
- To start a process off e.g. a memory
- To cause something to begin or happen.
B1
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