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【TED】Caroline Weaver: Why the pencil is perfect (Why the pencil is perfect | Small Thing Big Idea, a TED series)
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林宜悉 posted on 2018/11/03Ever wondered about the humble pencil? This video dives deep into its fascinating history, from graphite discoveries to iconic brands like the Blackwing 602, making it a perfect watch for stationery enthusiasts! You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to craftsmanship and manufacturing while enjoying a story about a simple yet perfect object.
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US /ˈfɪɡjɚ/
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UK /ˈfiɡə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To appear in a game, play or event
- To calculate how much something will cost
- Noun
- Your body shape
- Numbers in a calculation
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UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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UK /ɪk'spɪərɪəns/
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- Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- An event at which you learned something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Knowledge gained by living life, doing new things
- Previous work in a particular field.
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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