Grapes and Eyesight - Level 0

This article describes new research suggesting that grapes are good for the eyes, building muscle strength in the retina and protecting the eyes from blue light damage. Blue light is harmful light emitted from devices such as computer screens and can cause eye damage. This research is good news for people who don't like to eat carrots, because grapes are also a good food for the eyes.

 

My experience with this article is that it made me understand the benefits of grapes, and also reminded me to protect my eyes and avoid using electronic products for a long time. I think this research is very meaningful and can help many people who are elderly or have poor vision to improve their eye condition.

原文網址：https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2310/231019-grapes-and-eyesight-0.html

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AEE 1248: Feeling Sick? How to Ask to Leave Work Early in English

 

1. approach

①（v）靠近、接近、臨近

📌def：to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount.

📝e.g. I see it's approaching lunchtime, so let's take a break.

②（n）方式、方法、態度

📌def：a way of considering or doing something.

📝e.g. Michael is always very logical in his approach.

2. scratchy（adj）有刮痕的

📌def：A scratchy record, etc. has scratches on it so it makes unpleasant noises when it is played.

📝e.g. We spent the evening listening to her scratchy old jazz records.

 

3. appropriate

①（adj）適當的、恰當的、合適的

📌def：suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion.

📝e.g. Is this film appropriate for small children?

②（v）挪用、佔用、盜用、侵吞

📌def：to take something for your own use, usually without permission.

📝e.g. He lost his job when he was found to have appropriated some of the company's money.

 

4. acknowledge（v）承認、認可…屬實或存在

📌def：to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something.

📝e.g. You must acknowledge the truth of her argument.

 

5. formality（n）禮節、俗套、例行公事

📌def：something that has to be done but has no real importance.

📝e.g. You'll have to sign the visitors' book, but it's just a formality.

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Should we fear chatbots? (5 vocabulary)

1. sophisticated（adj）精密的、複雜的、高級的

📌def：intelligent or made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks.

📝e.g. I think a more sophisticated approach is needed to solve this problem.

 

2. coherent（adj）有條理的、連貫的、前後一致的

📌def：clear, carefully considered and sensible.

📝e.g. When she calmed down, she was more coherent.

 

3. authoritative（adj）權威的、可信的、可靠的

📌def：respected, accurate and important sounding.

📝e.g. The book is an authoritative account of the Second World War.

 

4. provoke（v）激起、引起（尤指負面反應）

📌def：do something that causes a reaction from someone.

📝e.g. The prospect of increased prices has already provoked an outcry.

 

5. sentient（adj）有知覺力的、有感覺力的

📌def：living thing that experiences feelings.

📝e.g. It is hard for a sentient person to understand how any parents could treat their child so badly.

 

URL： https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2023/ep-230706

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My name is Vivi, and I am 19 years old. I hail from Hsinchu City and am currently enrolled in the Accounting Information program at Taipei Business University. I am a sophomore in college. There are four members in my family: my dad, mom, younger brother, and myself.

My interests include binge-watching TV series, watching anime, reading manga, and listening to music. I am not a fan of sports or doing household chores, and I don't know how to cook. When I have free time, I prefer staying at home and sleeping. My favorite anime is Detective Conan, and my favorite cartoon character is Pom Pom Purin.