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How Do We Decide Speed Limits?
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噹噹 posted on 2016/05/10Ever wondered why speed limits are what they are? This video dives into the fascinating science and history behind setting speed limits, from the 85th percentile rule to road safety research. You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to traffic engineering and fuel efficiency that's super practical for everyday life!
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effort
US /ˈɛfət/
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UK /ˈefət/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of work used trying to do something
- A conscious exertion of power; a try.
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More stretch
US /strɛtʃ/
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UK /stretʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- To make something bigger by pulling on it
- Noun
- Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
- A consecutive row of things
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More tend
US /tɛnd/
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UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
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More account
US /əˈkaʊnt/
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UK /ə'kaʊnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage
- Arrangement with a bank to keep your money for you
- Intransitive Verb
- To give a satisfactory explanation for something.
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