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【TED-Ed】Fresh water scarcity: An introduction to the problem - Christiana Z. Peppard
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/07/18Ever wonder where all our fresh water goes? This video dives into the global water scarcity problem, explaining why it's a huge issue and what we can do about it! You'll pick up some really useful vocabulary related to water use and conservation, making it a great way to boost your English while learning about an important topic.
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water
US /ˈwɔtɚ, ˈwɑtɚ/
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UK /'wɔ:tə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- Large area such as an ocean or sea
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of the eyes) to produce tears
- (Mouth) to become wet at the thought of nice food
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US /ˈʃaʊɚ/
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UK /ˈʃaʊə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device producing falling water for cleaning
- Process of washing your body under running water
- Intransitive Verb
- To wash your body under running water
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US /tuθ/
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UK /tu:θ/
- Noun
- A sharp points on the edge of a machine or tool
- Hard white things in the mouth, used to bite
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US /ʃɔrt/
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UK /ʃɔ:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- Noun
- Burning out of an electric current
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