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【TED-Ed】Why do we itch? - Emma Bryce
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Jost Lin posted on 2017/05/10Ever wondered why that mosquito bite just won't stop itching? This fascinating TED-Ed video dives into the science behind itching, from histamine reactions to phantom itches, and even explores its evolutionary purpose! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and learn practical insights into why we scratch.
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intense
US /ɪnˈtɛns/
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UK /ɪn'tens/
- Adjective
- Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- Experiencing or showing great force or strength; extreme.
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US /pɚˈsiv/
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UK /pə'si:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To notice or become aware of something
- To think of someone or something in a certain way
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US /dɪˈstrækʃən/
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UK /dɪˈstrækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something drawing your attention away from
- Enjoyable thing to help you forget your problems
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US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/
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UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- Interesting or unusual person, group
B1
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