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【TED】Russell Foster: Why do we sleep? (Why do we sleep? | Russell Foster)
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/10/02Ever wonder why you feel so groggy after a bad night's sleep? This fascinating TED talk dives deep into the science of sleep, explaining everything from circadian rhythms to memory consolidation. You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary related to neuroscience and mental health, making it a practical way to boost your English skills while learning something new!
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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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More sort
US /sɔrt/
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UK /sɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize things by putting them into groups
- To deal with things in an organized way
- Noun
- Group or class of similar things or people
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US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/
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UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/
- Adjective
- Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
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More essentially
US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
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UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
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