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【TED】What I discovered in New York City trash
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/12/11Ever wondered what happens to the trash in New York City? This fascinating talk takes you behind the scenes with sanitation workers, revealing the hidden world of waste management and its impact on public health. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to urban life and civic responsibility while getting a unique look at an essential job!
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day
US /de/
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UK /deɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- The period of time when it is light outside
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UK /wɜ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- Everything created by an author, artist, musician
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bring into a specific state of success
- To be functioning properly, e.g. a car
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US /ˈsɪti/
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UK /'sɪtɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area with many buildings, roads and people
- A self-governing incorporated municipal organization.
- Adjective
- Relating to a city or urban area.
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UK /dʒɒb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that must be done
- Regular work at which you earn money
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