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⭐ historical ⭐ compensation ⭐ increasingly ⭐ likely ⭐ massive
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historical
adjective /hɪˈstɔrɪkəl/
历史(上)的;有重大历史意义的
Relating to past events, or so important that it will be remembered in history.

The treaty marked a historical turning point in diplomatic relations between the two nations.

His-tor-i-cal: His (他的) tor (球门) i (我) cal (秤)。他当年的进球有历史意义。

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compensation
noun /ˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃən/
补偿;赔偿金
Money or benefits given to someone to make up for loss, injury, or work done.

The company agreed to pay compensation to the families affected by the industrial accident.

Com (看) pen (笔) sa (撒) tion (听)。老板撒钱听笔记录,这是赔偿金。

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increasingly
adverb /ɪnˈkriː.sɪŋ.li/
越来越多地;渐增地
In a way that becomes greater in amount, degree, or intensity over time.

Consumers are increasingly turning to sustainable brands to reduce their carbon footprint.

In(进入)+ crease(增长,像手指缝隙张开)+ ing + ly:进入增长的状态,越来越多地。

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likely
adjective /ˈlaɪk.li/
可能的;大概的
Probable to happen or be true; having a high chance of occurring.

It is highly likely that interest rates will remain steady through the end of the quarter.

Like(像)+ ly:看起来像真的会发生,所以是可能的。

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massive
adjective /ˈmæsɪv/
巨大的;大规模的
Very large in size, quantity, or extent.

The company announced a massive restructuring plan to reduce operational costs by 20 percent.

Mass(质量/大量)+ ive(形容词后缀)→ 质量大到惊人的 → 巨大的

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mourning
noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
哀悼;悲伤
The expression of deep sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

The nation entered a period of national mourning following the sudden death of the former president.

Mourn(哀悼)+ ing → 正在哀悼的状态 → 哀悼期

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drone
noun/verb /droʊn/
无人机;嗡嗡声;闲散度日
An unmanned aircraft capable of automatic flight; also the continuous low humming sound.

Intelligence agencies confirmed that a surveillance drone had been flying over restricted airspace.

Drone(嗡嗡声)→ 无人机飞起来的声音像蜜蜂嗡嗡叫 → 无人机

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rare
adjective /rɛr/
稀有的;罕见的
Not found in large numbers or common places; extremely uncommon.

Scientists discovered a rare species of deep-sea fish in the Mariana Trench.

Rare:‘瑞’(Rare)士丹利基金很少见,稀有!

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infections
noun (plural) /ɪnˈfɛkʃənz/
感染(复数);传染病
Diseases or illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi entering the body.

Hospital officials reported a spike in post-surgical infections due to a contaminated batch of saline solution.

Infections:‘因’(In)为‘费’(fec)毒,导致感染。

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diary
noun /ˈdaɪəri/
日记;日志
A book with blank pages for keeping a daily record of personal events or thoughts.

The historian analyzed Anne Frank’s diary to understand the daily realities of life during the Holocaust.

Diary:‘呆’(Di)在家里‘里’(ary)写日记。

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1 historical /hɪˈstɔrɪkəl/
历史(上)的;有重大历史意义的
The treaty marked a historical turning point in diplomatic relations between the two nations.
2 compensation /ˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃən/
补偿;赔偿金
The company agreed to pay compensation to the families affected by the industrial accident.
3 increasingly /ɪnˈkriː.sɪŋ.li/
越来越多地;渐增地
Consumers are increasingly turning to sustainable brands to reduce their carbon footprint.
4 likely /ˈlaɪk.li/
可能的;大概的
It is highly likely that interest rates will remain steady through the end of the quarter.
5 massive /ˈmæsɪv/
巨大的;大规模的
The company announced a massive restructuring plan to reduce operational costs by 20 percent.
6 mourning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
哀悼;悲伤
The nation entered a period of national mourning following the sudden death of the former president.
7 drone /droʊn/
无人机;嗡嗡声;闲散度日
Intelligence agencies confirmed that a surveillance drone had been flying over restricted airspace.
8 rare /rɛr/
稀有的;罕见的
Scientists discovered a rare species of deep-sea fish in the Mariana Trench.
9 infections /ɪnˈfɛkʃənz/
感染(复数);传染病
Hospital officials reported a spike in post-surgical infections due to a contaminated batch of saline solution.
10 diary /ˈdaɪəri/
日记;日志
The historian analyzed Anne Frank’s diary to understand the daily realities of life during the Holocaust.
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