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【TED-Ed】How does a jellyfish sting? - Neosha S Kashef
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SylviaQQ posted on 2015/09/07Ever wondered what makes a jellyfish sting so painful? This video dives deep into the fascinating biology of jellyfish and the incredible nematocyst mechanism they use to deliver venom. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and practical beach safety tips along the way!
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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.
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US /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/
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UK /'delɪkət/
- Adjective
- Easily broken or damaged
- Finely made, with great care
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US /məˈnɪpjəˌlet/
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UK /mə'nɪpjʊleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to control others to gain an advantage
- To handle or work in a skillful manner
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US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
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UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
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