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【TED-Ed】Why are there so many types of apples? - Theresa Doud
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Bary Tseng posted on 2016/10/05Ever wondered how we get so many different kinds of apples, from Honeycrisp to Cosmic Crisp? This video dives into the fascinating world of apple breeding, explaining the science behind cross-pollination and grafting. You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary related to plant cultivation and learn all about how new fruit varieties come to life!
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variety
US /vəˈraɪɪti/
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UK /və'raɪətɪ/
- Noun
- Particular type of thing or person
- The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
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More desire
US / dɪˈzaɪr/
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UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To wish for, hope or want something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that is wished for or wanted
- A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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More call
US /kɔl/
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UK /kɔ:l/
- Noun
- A order or request for action
- The sound an animal makes, often when in danger
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a request or order for action
- To visit a place or person for a short time
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More grow
US /ɡro/
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UK /ɡrəʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- To improve; to develop better skills over time
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