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【TED-Ed】Is our climate headed for a mathematical tipping point? - Victor J. Donnay
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/07/09Ever wondered if our climate is heading towards a point of no return? This fascinating TED-Ed video uses a clever billiards analogy to explore mathematical tipping points in climate science, helping you grasp complex ideas like chaos theory and the unpredictability of extreme weather. You'll boost your understanding of critical environmental issues while picking up some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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straight
US /stret/
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UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
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US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
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UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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US /ˈpætən/
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UK /'pætn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Model to follow in making or doing something
- Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
- Transitive Verb
- To copy the way something else is made
- To decorate with a pattern.
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US /tɪp/
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UK /tɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pour or move something from a place, container
- To give extra money for good service
- Noun
- End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
- Extra money given for good service
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