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The Cruel Irony Of Air Conditioning
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April Lu posted on 2019/08/29Did you know that the very thing keeping you cool might be warming up the planet? This video dives into the surprising 'cruel irony' of air conditioning, exploring how it contributes to the urban heat island effect and what we can do about it. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while learning about practical solutions like passive cooling and cool roofs!
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US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
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UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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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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US /ˈsʌtl/
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UK /'sʌtl/
- Adjective
- Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
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US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
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UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
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