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BBC 6 Minute English June 18, 2015 The Teenage Brain
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/06/20Ever wonder why teenagers seem to take more risks? This episode of BBC's 6 Minute English dives into the fascinating science behind the teenage brain, explaining concepts like the limbic system and how it influences behavior. You'll pick up useful everyday vocabulary and improve your listening skills with this informative and engaging discussion!
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brain
US /bren/
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UK /breɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike someone forcefully on the head
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The part of the head that thinks
- A smart person who often makes good decisions
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US /bʌt/
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UK /bʌt/
- Noun
- (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- The thick end of something, especially a cigarette.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To share a boundary by being next to
- To strike, push, or shove (someone or something) with the head.
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US /ˈkɔrˌteks/
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UK /'kɔ:teks/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- The outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), other organs, or a plant.
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US /pɑ:rt/
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UK /pɑ:t/
- Noun
- Division of a book
- Ratio of something, e.g. 3 of gin, 1 of tonic
- Transitive Verb
- To make a line in a person's hair, by using a comb
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