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Are You Addicted to Your Phone?
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Lynn Hung posted on 2014/12/02Ever feel like your phone has a mind of its own? This video dives into why we get hooked on our phones, exploring concepts like variable rewards and task switching, and gives you practical tips for a digital detox. You'll pick up useful phrases for discussing habits and productivity, making it perfect for everyday conversations!
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weird
US /wɪrd/
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UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
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US /tæsk/
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UK /tɑ:sk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- Transitive Verb
- To be given something to do, e.g. wash dishes
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US /fil/
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UK /fi:l/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- To sense through direct contact; touch
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US /swɪtʃ/
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UK /swɪtʃ/
- Noun
- A change or shift from one method to another
- Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange or replace something for another thing
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