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【TED】Sophie Scott: Why we laugh (Why we laugh | Sophie Scott)
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CUChou posted on 2015/09/09Ever wondered why we laugh, even when it's not funny? This fascinating TED Talk dives into the science and neuroscience behind laughter, revealing why it's so contagious and how it helps us bond. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to breathing mechanics and social interaction while learning something totally new!
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hear
US /hɪr/
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UK /hɪə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- To be told or find out information or facts
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More people
US /ˈpipəl/
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UK /'pi:pl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- Men, Women, Children
- Transitive Verb
- To populate; to fill with people.
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US /stɑrt/
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UK /stɑ:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- Beginning of something in place or time
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do, be or happen for the first time; begin
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US /old/
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UK /əʊld/
- Adjective
- Having existed for a long time, not young or new
- Age of a person since birth
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Things that are old or no longer in use
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