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【TED-Ed】Do we really need pesticides? - Fernan Pérez-Gálvez
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Jenny posted on 2016/11/15Ever wondered if we really need pesticides? This fascinating TED-Ed video dives into the history of pest control, from the Irish Potato Famine to modern solutions like drones and biological control. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of this crucial topic!
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vulnerable
US /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
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UK /ˈvʌlnərəbl/
- Adjective
- Being open to attack or damage
- Being easily harmed, hurt, or wounded
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US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
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UK /ɪ'senʃl/
- Adjective
- Extremely or most important and necessary
- Fundamental; basic.
- Noun
- A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.
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US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
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UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
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US /ɪmˈpruv/
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UK /ɪm'pru:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make, or become, something better
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