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【TED-Ed】The real story behind Archimedes’ Eureka! - Armand D'Angour
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/03/19Ever wondered about the true story behind Archimedes' famous 'Eureka!' moment? This video dives into the fascinating history of ancient engineering, exploring the incredible Syracusia ship and the real science behind Archimedes' Principle. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding while learning about this legendary inventor!
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scale
US /skel/
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UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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US /ˈenʃənt/
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UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
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More fluid
US /ˈfluɪd/
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UK /'flu:ɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- Liquid that flows smoothly, such as water
- Adjective
- Able to move smoothly or gracefully
- Liable to change; unstable.
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More object
US /ˈɑbdʒɪkt/
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UK /'ɒbdʒɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- Goal or purpose of a particular plan or activity
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To disagree; to protest against an idea or plan
- To state one's reason for disagreement
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