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Jun 6, 2022
It had a mirror next to the lens, so was basically designed for selfies, even though that term wouldn't be coined until 2002 in Australia,
它在鏡頭旁邊有一個鏡子，基本上是為自拍而設計，即便「自拍」這個詞一直到 2002 年才在澳洲被創造出來。
Mar 13, 2022
Apr 10, 2022
So, you wanna practice organizing your thoughts, delivering it on video, but also dealing with the stuckness and coming out of it like a queen or a king.
你想要練習組織你的想法，在影片上好好表達它們。但你也得要像個國王或皇后般，優雅地處理卡住的問題。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220410
3. s
tuckness: two syllables with the stress on the first one. "Stuck-ness". Remember that whenever there is a "p", "t" or "k" after "s", "ptk" sound will change to "b", "d", "g". As a result, it is "stuck".Mar 30, 2022
Second, don't let this experience deter you from emotionally engaging from other people.
第二，不要因為這次經驗而不敢與其他人交流心靈。
Mar 10, 2022
Mar 31, 2022
If you feel like multiple workloads would be too much to handle, you might want to reconsider having another job.
如果你覺得身兼多職對你來說負擔可能太重，你可能要重新考慮發展多個專業的決定。
Mar 27, 2022
In fact, you recall this because you saw a recent image by said photographer on the front cover of The New York Times.
In fact, you recall this because you saw a recent image by said photographer on the front cover of The New York Times.
May 8, 2022
Bodies would get hastily piled into shallow mass graves, causing unimaginable stench and officials worried it could contribute to disease outbreaks.
屍體們於是被草率地埋葬到淺淺挖掘的亂葬崗中，造成難以想像的異臭，並讓官員們擔心可能會導致傳染病爆發。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220508
1. hastily: "ha" sounds like "heys", the vowel in "ti" is a schwa, whose sound is minor, and "ly" is pronounced as /li/. Together, "has-ti-ly".
2. unimaginable: this one is quite long. Six syllables with the stress on the third one. "un" is /ʌn/, "i" is a short /ɪ/, "ma" is /mæ/, "gi" is /dʒ.ɪ/, "na" is /nə/, and finally, 'ble" is /bəl/. Again, "un-i-ma-gi-na-ble".
Hastily:
1. I finished my breakfast hastily in order to prepare meeting Every Monday morning.
2. Children usually go to bed hastily before their parents go check them since they want to cover they played the video games secretly.
But seriously though: 不過說真的
He finished his breakfast
hastily in order to catch the train.
為了要趕火車，他匆匆忙忙地吃完早餐。
The stench of rotten food is making me dizzy.
食物腐爛的惡臭味讓我感到頭暈噁心。Jun 28, 2022
Now, conscientiousness is one of the big five personality traits, along with things like agreeableness and extroversion, so it's really important.
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220622
conscientiousness
Five syllables.
“CON” has a short O sound. “SCI” sounds like “she”, the pronoun. “EN” sounds like the letter N. “TIOUS” if spelt out like how it should sound, would be “S H U S”. “NESS” actually has a short i sound here. Imagine saying “is” with an N sound in front. Conscientiousness.
Next up, we have
agreeableness
Five syllables
I got a bunch of long words for you in this episode! “A” has a short U sound. “GREE” has a long E sound. “A”, again, has a short U sound. “BLE” sounds like the animal, “bull”. “NESS”, again, has a short i sound with an N sound in front. Agreeableness.
"Better three hours too soon than a minute too late." - William Shakespeare
快三小時總比遲一分鐘好
Jul 3, 2022
In fact, a recent computer software has been developed that has been shown to estimate how and when you will die with 96% accuracy, based on medical history, lifestyle, and many other factors.
事實上，最近的電腦程式已經進步到在預測你的死因及死亡時間上有 96％ 的準確率， 根據醫學史、生活方式以及很多其他的因素。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220702
May 2, 2022
Human sexuality is essentially one big, missed high five, but that's nothing compared to fertility.
兩性的性慾其實就像揮空的擊掌，很難達到平衡，但生育的情況比這個更糟。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220502
sexuality KK[͵sɛkʃʊˋælətɪ] IPA/ˌsek.sjuˈæl.ə.t̬i/
fertility centre (center) 生育中心
Oh wait, I can’t eat too much junk food because my adult body can no longer handle so much like it used to.
May 4, 2022
Psychoanalyst Anne Cutler told author Carolyn Steber in an article for "Bustle" that discovering a secret room could symbolize discovering a hidden aspect of the self that had been out of the dreamer's awareness.
心理分析師安妮·卡特勒在《喧囂》這篇文章中告訴作者 Carolyn Stebe：發現一間密室可能是象徵發現做夢者隱藏的一面。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220504
psychoanalyst
Five syllables.
With “psy”, just pretend the P isn’t even there and say “sigh” with a long i sound. With “cho”, just ignore the H here and just say “co” like coco puffs. “A” has a short A sound. “Nal” would sound like “bull” but with an N in front instead. “Yst” sounds like the word, “list”, like you’re making a grocery list. psychoanalyst.
Bustle (t不發音)
Mar 25, 2022
In fact, I would say rest and relaxation are necessary to have the ability to concentrate your attention.
In fact, I would say rest and relaxation are
necessary to have the ability to concentrate your attention. 講者有強調發音兩個單字Apr 13, 2022
Innumerable
Five syllables.
“IN” is like the word, “in” from “in and out”, “NU” sounds like “new” like you bought a brand new jacket. “MER” has your typical E R sound with an M in front. “A” has a short A sound and “BLE” sounds like the animal, “bull”. Innumerable.
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” - Buddha
“The project has been delayed by innumerable problems.”
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220413
Mar 17, 2022
念起來連音的感覺不錯
Mar 16, 2022
I’ve been
feeling really fatigued lately due to a lack of sleep.but I try to pick video topics that relate back to me
May 6, 2022
And what I’m saying is that for too long, we’ve looked at introversion only through its disadvantages, and we’ve looked at extroversion only through its advantages
Disadvantages : s後面的a跟s一起發音！
May 17, 2022
On another American coast, developers and conservationists are trying to build renewable energy facilities without disturbing wildlife.
在另一個美國海岸，開發商和環保人士正試圖在不干擾野生動物的情況下建造可再生能源設施。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220517
conservationists 最後t不發音
my car's broken down
Mar 19, 2022
But as organisms get bigger, their volume increases in height, width and length, as a cube, or by 3 on the scale factor.
their volume increases in height (increases的字尾s忘了念 = =”)
我也想要teleport瞬移的超能力阿! 節省太多時間了, 上班也不用趕了
His lack of effort was the main factor for not getting a promotion at work.
May 5, 2022
here are actually thousands of species of mosquitoes in the world, but they all share one insidious quality: they suck blood
地球上有上千種蚊子，但它們都有一個惹人厭的共通點：
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220505
species: two syllables with the stress on the first one. "spe" has a little bit /b/ sound. "cies" is pronounced as "ʃiz". Altogether, "spe-cies".
Insidious: four syllables with the stress on the second one. "in" is /ɪn/. Both "si" and "di" in the next syllable have short vowels "ɪ". "ous" is /əs/. Put them together, "in-si-di-ous".
but they all
share one insidious quality: they suck bloodApr 8, 2022
These experiments show that dogs can definitely
separate the meaning of words from the emotions attached.
這些實驗顯示了狗完全可以在不管話語背後情緒的情況下，理解其意涵。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220408
1. definitely ( the "e" is silent)
2. separate (the pronunciations of two "a"s)
3. attached (the pronunciations of "ched")
Apr 9, 2022
One of the reasons I think that I took to voice work and dialect work is because I'm more in tune with hearing.
我其中一個從事聲音和方言工作的原因是我對聽力比較在行。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220409
“One of”
Instead of separating the two words, blend it together to give you something like this. “One-nuf”. That’s it! We native speakers tend to get lazy so we don’t even finish pronouncing some words sometimes.
dialect
Three syllables
The first syllable, “dia” sounds like the word “die”, like to live and die. The second syllable “a” actually has a short U sound. The last syllable, “lect” has a soft C or K sound, but make sure the T sound at the end is stronger. “LECT”. Dialect.
I think I ‘m not so in tune with people in MFG department
I'm more in tune with hearing.
我對聽力比較在行
"I feel that actors are more in tune with their emotions than most people."
Apr 25, 2022
So if our brains follow authority, how do we bolster our defenses against scammers in sheep's clothing?
所以如果我們的大腦會跟隨著權威的話，我們該如何在面對披著羊皮的詐騙犯時提高自己的保護力呢？
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220425
granted authority 授權
bolster his confidence 增加他的信心
Our leader (Boss) bolster our confidence by granted us authority to handle case independently
難得連音念得比較順 😆
If you think you have
wired money to a scammer by accident, you can report it to the police.
若你不小心匯了錢給詐騙集團，你可以報警。Jun 7, 2022
CNN10】通膨倒債動盪 / 美國期中選舉 / 挑戰世界之巔1. shortage 短缺shortage
[ˈʃɔ:rtɪdʒ] (n.)短缺
2. outage 停電；停電期間outage
[ˈaʊtɪdʒ] (n.)停電；停電期間
3. overturn 推翻overturn
[ˌovɚˈtɚn] (v.)推翻
As Cubans protested last year over shortages, power outages, and the lack of freedoms, their government blamed the United States for trying to overturn Cuba's communist rule.
古巴民眾上街抗議示威的背後充斥著多項訴求，從電力不足、糧食短缺到要求自由，古巴政府卻反控美國欲推翻古巴的共產黨政權。
communist rule
Mar 26, 2022
In 1793, France sent botanist and aristocrat, Joseph Dombi, with a meter long rod and a one kilogram copper cylinder, to demonstrate the system for Jefferson in the US.
“Centuries ago, silk fabric was only available to royalty and aristocrats.”
Apr 4, 2022
The initial signs of dehydration are the obvious dry mouth, following which your urine becomes darker with a stronger odor, as your body attempts to conserve more fluids.
初期脫水會造成明顯的口乾舌燥，接下來尿液會顏色變深並伴隨強烈氣味，因為身體必須減少浪費水分。
odor （常指難聞的）氣味；臭味odor
[ˋodɚ] (n.)（常指難聞的）氣味；臭味
The plans for traveling abroad this summer are still very fluid.
今年夏天要出國的計畫仍然還很不確定。
Staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your health, so remember to carry a water bottle with you, and stay hydrated throughout the day.
But drinking water or beverages like Gatorade or Pedialyte will help
rehydrate the body and at least lessen the symptoms of dehydration
that are associated with a hangover after heavy drinking, such as dry mouth, dizziness, and fatigue.Apr 6, 2022
Waking at these stages has shown benefits, including increased productivity, increased cognitive function, enhanced memory, boosted creativity, and most importantly, feeling less tired.
在這些階段醒來有以下好處：提高生產力、提升大腦認知功能、加強記憶力、促進想像力，還有最重要的，消除疲勞。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220406
cognitive
Three syllables
The first syllable, “COG”, try saying it with a short A sound, “CAAG”. For “NI”, try saying it with a short U sound instead. Lastly, the third syllable is just like the last word with “TIVE”. Say “live” but with a T instead of the L. Cognitive.
Importantly
Four syllables.
“IM” has a short i sound. “POR” has a short O sound. The third syllable, “TANT” actually has a very soft T sound, I might even say it’s close to a silent T here. Replace the T sound here with a short U sound, giving you something like a “U N T” spelling. Last syllable, “LY”, sounds like Lee from Bruce Lee. Importantly.
After the accident, some of his cognitive functions were not functioning the same as before.自從意外發生後，他的一些認知能力以不復以往。
Jun 8, 2022
Their distinctive sensitivity has often been fostered by childhoods in which the consequences of being honest and forthright were especially difficult.
他們獨特的敏感度往往是在童年時期培養出來的，那時，坦誠及直率的代價十分巨大。
“Stop wasting time and be more forthright with me.”
Apr 2, 2022
Video games provide a fun escape from reality, though they're often portrayed as violent, lazy, and a waste of time by some.
電動遊戲提供逃離現實的樂趣，雖然它們經常被一些人描述成暴力、懶惰又浪費時間的東西。
Violent
Two syllables. (not three)
Don’t let the spelling fool you. English is awesome, isn’t it? “VIO” actually sounds like the “ie” combination, like “tie”. “Vie”. The second syllable, “LENT” has a short U sound. Violent.The die placement process went from being one of the worst producer in whole process to one of the best.
I
went from being one of the worst spellers in my classroom to one of the best.Apr 3, 2022
The government realized this was becoming a problem in the 90s, and started giving out private licenses, fueling a small but growing private sector.
政府在 1990 年代意識到了問題的嚴重性，於是開始發放私營執照並發展出了一個微小但持續成長的私營部門。
The Ukraine government
along with its civilians are striving to fight against Russian troops.
烏克蘭政府連同其百姓，正努力的反抗俄羅斯軍隊。
Due to DUI (driving under the influence), the man’s car license was suspended.
因為酒駕，那個男人的駕照被暫時吊銷。Mar 9, 2022
Apr 11, 2022
If your tone is bossy or annoyed, on the other hand, it could irritate the other person and make them uncooperative.
如果你語氣霸道或煩躁，可能會激怒對方，使對方不願合作。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220411
uncooperative 不願合作的，不配合的uncooperative
(r後面的a不發音)
[͵ʌnkoˋɑpə͵retɪv] (adj.)不願合作的，不配合的My Brother’s child was deliberately being uncooperative when his mother is tried to feed the meal
Mar 20, 2022
In a lot of Middle Eastern countries, eye contact, especially between a man and a woman, is considered inappropriate because it be construed as romantic interest.
Mar 23, 2022
They were more mellow, more calm, better able to think rationally about the problem than those who didn’t have any quality pet time.
May 23, 2022
As a sixth grader who had just got their first period, I slowly looked around and realized everyone was staring and laughing at me.
身為一個第一次來生理期的六年級生，我緩緩地四處張望，發現大家都盯著我看還笑我。https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220523
女生月經真的很辛苦啊…. 🤕
月經來的時候可以說：on one’s period
月經沒來的時候可以說：miss one’s period
Mar 12, 2022
Apr 12, 2022
Even though most COVID cases in China are recorded as asymptomatic or mild, every single case is required to go to a hospital or a quarantine facility.
儘管中國的大多數COVID 並例為無症狀或輕症，但每一個病例都須要去醫院或隔離機構。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220412
1
. asymptomatic 無症狀asymptomatic
[ˌeɪ.sɪmp.təˈmæt̬.ɪk] (adj.)無症狀
2. quarantine [ˋkwɔrən͵tin]
(n.)隔離,檢疫;隔離區,檢疫所;隔離期,檢疫期;孤立,封鎖
3. mild [maɪld] (adj.)溫和的,溫柔的;溫暖的,暖和的;味淡的,不濃烈的;輕微的,不重的,寬大的Even if you're asymptomatic, you can still transmit the virus, so never let your guard(防護n.) down.
Jun 4, 2022
As if all that weren't enough, chronic stress has even more ways it can sabotage your health, including acne, hair loss, sexual dysfunction, headaches, muscle tension, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, and irritability.
這樣對他們來說似乎還不夠，慢性壓力有更多破壞健康的方法，像是長痤瘡、掉髮、性功能障礙、頭痛、肌肉緊繃、難以專注、疲勞和煩躁。
For the first word, we have
sabotage
Three syllables.
“SA” has a short A sound. “BO” has a short U sound and “Tage” sounds exactly like Taj, like the Taj Mahal in India. Sabotage.
Next up, we have
acne
Two syllables.
I chose this because the spelling can throw you off. “AC” sounds like “ACK” like “I’ll be back!”. “NE” actually has a long E sound. Acne.
Lastly, we have,
irritability
Six syllables.
“IR” sounds like the body part, ear. “RI” has a short U sound. “Ta” also has a short U sound. “BIL” sounds like the name Bill. “LI” has a short i sound and “TY” sounds like tea, like the tea people drink. Irritability.
You cannot control the things that happen to you but you can control how you react.
Apr 27, 2022
Politicians and labor leaders denounced them for driving down wages, and violence against Chinese individuals became increasingly common.
政治人物和勞工領袖譴責他們拉低薪資，對華人的暴力也越來越常見。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220427
politician
Four syllables.
“Po” has a short O sound. “Li” has a short i sound. “Ti” also has a short i sound and “cian” sounds like any “t i o n” sound. “Shun”. Politician.
violence
Two syllables
Don’t get thrown off by the spelling of this one. The first syllable is “Vio” which sounds like the word “eye” but with a V in front. “Lence” if spelt out like it’s sounds then it would be something like “lenz”. Violence.
individuals
Five syllables.
“In” has a short i sound. “Di” has a short u sound. “Vi” has a short i sound. “DU” if spelt out like how it sounds, would look something like “joo”. “Als” has a short u sound with a double L sound at the end. “ULL”, like a bull. Individuals.
wage
[wedʒ] (n.) （尤指支付給體力勞動者並通常按週計算的）工資，工錢，報酬
Mar 11, 2022
May 22, 2022
This, in turn, enhances offspring survival and perpetuates our species.
如此一來，也提高後代存活率，讓我們的物種綿延不絕。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220522
enhance: two syllables with the stress on the latter one. Notice that the vowel of the second syllable is a /æ/ sound, so it should be pronounced as /hæns/. "en-hance".
perpetuates: four syllables with the stress on the second one. "tu" here is /tʃu/ , whereas "ate" is /eɪt/, a long vowel. "per-pe-tu-ates".
species: two syllables with the stress on the first one. "p" will have a /b/ sound since it is preceded by a voiceless "s", and "cies" is /ʃiz/. "spe-cies".
My grandpa has six offspring, three sons and three daughters
The results showed that the baby schema response was a critical function of human social cognition that might be the basis of caregiving and have implications for the infant–caretaker interactions. 翻譯？
Jun 9, 2022
Because of this tendency to construct an "average face" from all of ones that we see, we're more likely to remember distinctive faces,
因為我們是從見過的人中建立了一個「大眾臉」，所以我們更容易記住「有特色」的臉，https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220609
Apr 20, 2022
I would probably say to my kids, "Hey, zip it back there. I'm trying to focus on my driving, and all of the noise that you are making is very, very distracting."
我可能會對我的孩子們說：「嘿，後面安靜點。我正在專心開車，你們發出的噪音是非常干擾我的。」
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220420
probably
3 syllables.
I heard this is a problem word for many people so let’s try and get this one right! “PRO” has a short A sound. “Ba” has a short U sound and “bly” sounds like the show Glee but with a B instead of a G sound. However, let’s make it easier for everyone. For the last two syllables, just say the word, “bubbly” like something that has a lot of bubbles. Probably.
distracting
3 syllables.
“Dis” has a short U sound. “Strac” has a short A sound and “ting” has your typical “i n g” ending sound but if you want the North American accent, I suggest you pronounce this with a D sound instead of the T. Distracting.
“My mother always told me to zip up my jacket whenever I went outside.”
“Social media is very distracting and I could waste a lot of hours mindlessly scrolling on Instagram.
May 10, 2022
The threats they face include everything from diseases and lack of food to being caught by accident in the fishing industry and even road accidents.
牠們(海獅)面臨多重威脅，從疾病、缺乏食物到在人們捕魚時被意外捕獲，甚至是道路事故。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220510
ave you ever tipped someone for service in your life?
Would you prefer tipping at your own discretion?
Mar 29, 2022
VoiceTube｜【CNN10】拜登提名首位非裔女大法官／德州野火肆虐緊急狀態／烏克蘭全球物資援助
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Mar 21, 2022
Extra screening might mean additional scans, a more thorough check of luggage, and taking swabs from your hands, clothes, or baggage to check for narcotics or explosives.
Where is your train ticket? Have you done a
thorough check in your purse?Mar 28, 2022
Clearly the simplicity is successful. And in order for them to work, these scams use a tactic known as phantom fixation.
而這樣簡單的做法顯然是能騙到人的，而這些詐騙手法利用了一種叫做「幻想依戀」的戰術來運作。
May 30, 2022
The masks manufacturing company ramped up production because all of a sudden, everyone needed to buy face masks. 口罩製造商加快生產速度，因為突然大家都需要買口罩
Apr 24, 2022
Then, maybe there would have been a reasonable expectation that he would have been more skilled when carrying a ridiculously large cake.
如果這樣，我們就會合理預期當他扛著一個嚇死人的大蛋糕時，會更加游刃有餘。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220424
expectation: four syllables with the stress on the third one. "ex" is "x". "pec" is like "bec" since "ex" has a final /s/ sound, so it is "ex-pec". And then, "ta" is a long vowel /te/. Adding up "tion", which is /ʃən/, making it "ex-pec-ta-tion".
ridiculously: this one is a long one. Five syllables with the stress on the second one. The vowel in "ri" is a short /ɪ/. The vowel in "di" is a short /ɪ/ as well. "cu" is "Q", and "lous" is /ləs/. Put the final "ly" /li/ in the end, make it "ri-di-cu-lous-ly".
"Irony" is used when reality does
not align with expectations. For example, if a person has been studying Chemistry for several years but he/she is not able to memorize the periodic table, we can say it is "ironic" because we expect them to have a deep understanding and broad knowledge of Chemistry. IApr 5, 2022
Since the invention of the soft drink, which probably
dates back to Schweppes in the 1780s, people and companies have been tinkering with different flavors.
自從軟飲料的發明以來，最早或許可以追溯到1780年代的舒味思氣泡水，世人和飲料公司一直在嘗試改良不同的口味。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220405
My brother spends every weekend tinkering (around) with his car.
If you don't patent your invention, other people might make all the profit out of it.
Apr 1, 2022
When I was a teenager, I always used to fantasize about the day I met my significant other.
十幾歲的時候，我總是幻想自己遇到另一半的那一天。
fantasize
[ˋfæntə͵
saɪz] (v.)空想；幻想I used to go to the movies with my friends a lot. 我以前常常跟朋友一起去看電影。
Mar 8, 2022
Sentence:
And after that, it accrued a new meaning, and was used to describe cuddly, delicate, quaint, precious, youthful traits.
後來這個字獲得了新的意思，可以用來形容惹人憐愛的、嬌嫩的、有趣的、珍貴的以及年幼的特質 。
Mar 15, 2022
Apr 19, 2022
A US official says approximately 11,000 US troops are deployed in this NATO country.
一位美國官員聲稱，約有11,000名美國部隊部署在此北約國家裡。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220419
Our government
deployed a lot of Health professional to help people do rapid testApr 7, 2022
but more recently there have been campaigns in places like Washington, Texas, and Ohio, where police are actually issuing tickets to people they spot traveling slowly in the left lane.
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220407
recently: three syllables with the stress on the first one. "re" sounds like "ree", "cen" is a "sen" sound, and then the letter "t" in "tly" would sound minor. After softly pronouncing /t/, add "ly" which sounds like "lee" with it. "Recently".
Apr 21, 2022
Our number one mission is to feed people in need, and if we're rescuing food that would be wasted anyway, that's just a bonus.
我們的首要任務是餵飽有需要的人，如果我們挽救了不管怎樣都會被丟掉的食物，那會是一個額外獎勵。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220421
Rescuing
three syllables with the stress on the first one as well. The root of this word is "rescue". "re" is /rɛ/, a short vowel /ɛ/, and then cue is pretty much like /k/ + letter "u", "cue". Lastly, put the original "ing" in the back of it, making it "res-cu-ing".
Our company will give us the profit bonus depends how many effort you put.
Changing career paths is not mission impossible if you want it so bad。
轉領域不是一件不可能的任務，只要你夠想要。
If everyone does their parts to waste less, it would make a great impact. Let’s make the world a better place together.
Mar 24, 2022
The individual that lost the fight will approach the more dominant one, and will extend its arm to ask for reconciliation, so this is an expression of submissive behavior.
一開頭的The發Li的音不是了
His ex-girlfriend had always hoped for a reconciliation.
Jul 4, 2022
Kindness and compassion should go hand in hand with ambition and drive.
善良跟同情心應該是跟野心還有動力同進退的。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220704
Apr 18, 2022
The tiles can be sanded and assembled into furniture, and also cut into smaller products like coasters, or even domino pieces.
這些磚片能被研磨並組裝成家具，並也被切成較小型的產品，像是杯墊，甚至是骨牌等等。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220418
*We are going to re-tile the bathroom this weekend.
*The students are assembled outside by the school gate, getting ready to go on their field trip.
*Hang on, the coffee is really hot. Let me get you a coaster to protect the wooden table.
等等，這咖啡很燙。讓我幫你拿一個杯墊來保護木頭桌子。
Mar 22, 2022
NASA will begin to prepare the ISS for deorbit as early as 2026 by lowering the altitude of the space lab.
Mar 14, 2022
這句話的語調很重要~not even後面強調音調要拉高!
No company
is immune from the shortage of the electricity.May 16, 2022
Queen Victoria took a different approach, regularly eating Indian dishes prepared by the cook to her Indian attendants, who'd joined the royal staff at her Golden Jubilee in 1887.
維多莉亞女王採取不同的態度，她經常吃大廚準備煮給印度侍者的食物，他們在 1887 年的金禧紀念日時加入了皇室工作。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220516
Pronunciation tips:
Took a 連音
Approach
Attendants
Who’d (d 的發音)
Jubilee
staff [stæf] (n.)全體員工，全體僱員
So next time you’re there,
apart from fish and chips and roast dinners, make sure you go try some Indian curry as well!
Date
Topic
Material
Recording
發音注意
Make a sentence
Thought
精選例句
May 2, 2022
Human sexuality is essentially one big, missed high five, but that's nothing compared to fertility.
兩性的性慾其實就像揮空的擊掌，很難達到平衡，但生育的情況比這個更糟。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220502
sexuality KK[͵sɛkʃʊˋælətɪ] IPA/ˌsek.sjuˈæl.ə.t̬i/
fertility centre (center) 生育中心
Oh wait, I can’t eat too much junk food because my adult body can no longer handle so much like it used to.
Apr 27, 2022
Politicians and labor leaders denounced them for driving down wages, and violence against Chinese individuals became increasingly common.
政治人物和勞工領袖譴責他們拉低薪資，對華人的暴力也越來越常見。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220427
politician
Four syllables.
“Po” has a short O sound. “Li” has a short i sound. “Ti” also has a short i sound and “cian” sounds like any “t i o n” sound. “Shun”. Politician.
violence
Two syllables
Don’t get thrown off by the spelling of this one. The first syllable is “Vio” which sounds like the word “eye” but with a V in front. “Lence” if spelt out like it’s sounds then it would be something like “lenz”. Violence.
individuals
Five syllables.
“In” has a short i sound. “Di” has a short u sound. “Vi” has a short i sound. “DU” if spelt out like how it sounds, would look something like “joo”. “Als” has a short u sound with a double L sound at the end. “ULL”, like a bull. Individuals.
wage
[wedʒ] (n.) （尤指支付給體力勞動者並通常按週計算的）工資，工錢，報酬
Apr 25, 2022
So if our brains follow authority, how do we bolster our defenses against scammers in sheep's clothing?
所以如果我們的大腦會跟隨著權威的話，我們該如何在面對披著羊皮的詐騙犯時提高自己的保護力呢？
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220425
granted authority 授權
bolster his confidence 增加他的信心
Our leader (Boss) bolster our confidence by granted us authority to handle case independently
難得連音念得比較順 😆
If you think you have
wired money to a scammer by accident, you can report it to the police.
若你不小心匯了錢給詐騙集團，你可以報警。Apr 24, 2022
Then, maybe there would have been a reasonable expectation that he would have been more skilled when carrying a ridiculously large cake.
如果這樣，我們就會合理預期當他扛著一個嚇死人的大蛋糕時，會更加游刃有餘。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220424
expectation: four syllables with the stress on the third one. "ex" is "x". "pec" is like "bec" since "ex" has a final /s/ sound, so it is "ex-pec". And then, "ta" is a long vowel /te/. Adding up "tion", which is /ʃən/, making it "ex-pec-ta-tion".
ridiculously: this one is a long one. Five syllables with the stress on the second one. The vowel in "ri" is a short /ɪ/. The vowel in "di" is a short /ɪ/ as well. "cu" is "Q", and "lous" is /ləs/. Put the final "ly" /li/ in the end, make it "ri-di-cu-lous-ly".
"Irony" is used when reality does
not align with expectations. For example, if a person has been studying Chemistry for several years but he/she is not able to memorize the periodic table, we can say it is "ironic" because we expect them to have a deep understanding and broad knowledge of Chemistry. IApr 21, 2022
Our number one mission is to feed people in need, and if we're rescuing food that would be wasted anyway, that's just a bonus.
我們的首要任務是餵飽有需要的人，如果我們挽救了不管怎樣都會被丟掉的食物，那會是一個額外獎勵。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220421
Rescuing
three syllables with the stress on the first one as well. The root of this word is "rescue". "re" is /rɛ/, a short vowel /ɛ/, and then cue is pretty much like /k/ + letter "u", "cue". Lastly, put the original "ing" in the back of it, making it "res-cu-ing".
Our company will give us the profit bonus depends how many effort you put.
Changing career paths is not mission impossible if you want it so bad。
轉領域不是一件不可能的任務，只要你夠想要。
If everyone does their parts to waste less, it would make a great impact. Let’s make the world a better place together.
Apr 20, 2022
I would probably say to my kids, "Hey, zip it back there. I'm trying to focus on my driving, and all of the noise that you are making is very, very distracting."
我可能會對我的孩子們說：「嘿，後面安靜點。我正在專心開車，你們發出的噪音是非常干擾我的。」
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220420
probably
3 syllables.
I heard this is a problem word for many people so let’s try and get this one right! “PRO” has a short A sound. “Ba” has a short U sound and “bly” sounds like the show Glee but with a B instead of a G sound. However, let’s make it easier for everyone. For the last two syllables, just say the word, “bubbly” like something that has a lot of bubbles. Probably.
distracting
3 syllables.
“Dis” has a short U sound. “Strac” has a short A sound and “ting” has your typical “i n g” ending sound but if you want the North American accent, I suggest you pronounce this with a D sound instead of the T. Distracting.
“My mother always told me to zip up my jacket whenever I went outside.”
“Social media is very distracting and I could waste a lot of hours mindlessly scrolling on Instagram.
Apr 19, 2022
A US official says approximately 11,000 US troops are deployed in this NATO country.
一位美國官員聲稱，約有11,000名美國部隊部署在此北約國家裡。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220419
Our government
deployed a lot of Health professional to help people do rapid testApr 18, 2022
The tiles can be sanded and assembled into furniture, and also cut into smaller products like coasters, or even domino pieces.
這些磚片能被研磨並組裝成家具，並也被切成較小型的產品，像是杯墊，甚至是骨牌等等。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220418
*We are going to re-tile the bathroom this weekend.
*The students are assembled outside by the school gate, getting ready to go on their field trip.
*Hang on, the coffee is really hot. Let me get you a coaster to protect the wooden table.
等等，這咖啡很燙。讓我幫你拿一個杯墊來保護木頭桌子。
Apr 13, 2022
Innumerable
Five syllables.
“IN” is like the word, “in” from “in and out”, “NU” sounds like “new” like you bought a brand new jacket. “MER” has your typical E R sound with an M in front. “A” has a short A sound and “BLE” sounds like the animal, “bull”. Innumerable.
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” - Buddha
“The project has been delayed by innumerable problems.”
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220413
Apr 12, 2022
Even though most COVID cases in China are recorded as asymptomatic or mild, every single case is required to go to a hospital or a quarantine facility.
儘管中國的大多數COVID 並例為無症狀或輕症，但每一個病例都須要去醫院或隔離機構。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220412
1
. asymptomatic 無症狀asymptomatic
[ˌeɪ.sɪmp.təˈmæt̬.ɪk] (adj.)無症狀
2. quarantine [ˋkwɔrən͵tin]
(n.)隔離,檢疫;隔離區,檢疫所;隔離期,檢疫期;孤立,封鎖
3. mild [maɪld] (adj.)溫和的,溫柔的;溫暖的,暖和的;味淡的,不濃烈的;輕微的,不重的,寬大的Even if you're asymptomatic, you can still transmit the virus, so never let your guard(防護n.) down.
Apr 11, 2022
If your tone is bossy or annoyed, on the other hand, it could irritate the other person and make them uncooperative.
如果你語氣霸道或煩躁，可能會激怒對方，使對方不願合作。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220411
uncooperative 不願合作的，不配合的uncooperative
(r後面的a不發音)
[͵ʌnkoˋɑpə͵retɪv] (adj.)不願合作的，不配合的My Brother’s child was deliberately being uncooperative when his mother is tried to feed the meal
Apr 10, 2022
So, you wanna practice organizing your thoughts, delivering it on video, but also dealing with the stuckness and coming out of it like a queen or a king.
你想要練習組織你的想法，在影片上好好表達它們。但你也得要像個國王或皇后般，優雅地處理卡住的問題。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220410
3. s
tuckness: two syllables with the stress on the first one. "Stuck-ness". Remember that whenever there is a "p", "t" or "k" after "s", "ptk" sound will change to "b", "d", "g". As a result, it is "stuck".Apr 9, 2022
One of the reasons I think that I took to voice work and dialect work is because I'm more in tune with hearing.
我其中一個從事聲音和方言工作的原因是我對聽力比較在行。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220409
“One of”
Instead of separating the two words, blend it together to give you something like this. “One-nuf”. That’s it! We native speakers tend to get lazy so we don’t even finish pronouncing some words sometimes.
dialect
Three syllables
The first syllable, “dia” sounds like the word “die”, like to live and die. The second syllable “a” actually has a short U sound. The last syllable, “lect” has a soft C or K sound, but make sure the T sound at the end is stronger. “LECT”. Dialect.
I think I ‘m not so in tune with people in MFG department
I'm more in tune with hearing.
我對聽力比較在行
"I feel that actors are more in tune with their emotions than most people."
Apr 8, 2022
These experiments show that dogs can definitely
separate the meaning of words from the emotions attached.
這些實驗顯示了狗完全可以在不管話語背後情緒的情況下，理解其意涵。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/202204081. definitely ( the "e" is silent)
2. separate (the pronunciations of two "a"s)
3. attached (the pronunciations of "ched")
Apr 7, 2022
but more recently there have been campaigns in places like Washington, Texas, and Ohio, where police are actually issuing tickets to people they spot traveling slowly in the left lane.
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220407
recently: three syllables with the stress on the first one. "re" sounds like "ree", "cen" is a "sen" sound, and then the letter "t" in "tly" would sound minor. After softly pronouncing /t/, add "ly" which sounds like "lee" with it. "Recently".
Apr 6, 2022
Waking at these stages has shown benefits, including increased productivity, increased cognitive function, enhanced memory, boosted creativity, and most importantly, feeling less tired.
在這些階段醒來有以下好處：提高生產力、提升大腦認知功能、加強記憶力、促進想像力，還有最重要的，消除疲勞。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220406
cognitive
Three syllables
The first syllable, “COG”, try saying it with a short A sound, “CAAG”. For “NI”, try saying it with a short U sound instead. Lastly, the third syllable is just like the last word with “TIVE”. Say “live” but with a T instead of the L. Cognitive.
Importantly
Four syllables.
“IM” has a short i sound. “POR” has a short O sound. The third syllable, “TANT” actually has a very soft T sound, I might even say it’s close to a silent T here. Replace the T sound here with a short U sound, giving you something like a “U N T” spelling. Last syllable, “LY”, sounds like Lee from Bruce Lee. Importantly.
After the accident, some of his cognitive functions were not functioning the same as before.自從意外發生後，他的一些認知能力以不復以往。
Apr 5, 2022
Since the invention of the soft drink, which probably
dates back to Schweppes in the 1780s, people and companies have been tinkering with different flavors.
自從軟飲料的發明以來，最早或許可以追溯到1780年代的舒味思氣泡水，世人和飲料公司一直在嘗試改良不同的口味。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220405My brother spends every weekend tinkering (around) with his car.
If you don't patent your invention, other people might make all the profit out of it.
Apr 4, 2022
The initial signs of dehydration are the obvious dry mouth, following which your urine becomes darker with a stronger odor, as your body attempts to conserve more fluids.
初期脫水會造成明顯的口乾舌燥，接下來尿液會顏色變深並伴隨強烈氣味，因為身體必須減少浪費水分。
odor （常指難聞的）氣味；臭味odor
[ˋodɚ] (n.)（常指難聞的）氣味；臭味
The plans for traveling abroad this summer are still very fluid.
今年夏天要出國的計畫仍然還很不確定。
Staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your health, so remember to carry a water bottle with you, and stay hydrated throughout the day.
But drinking water or beverages like Gatorade or Pedialyte will help
rehydrate the body and at least lessen the symptoms of dehydration
that are associated with a hangover after heavy drinking, such as dry mouth, dizziness, and fatigue.Apr 3, 2022
The government realized this was becoming a problem in the 90s, and started giving out private licenses, fueling a small but growing private sector.
政府在 1990 年代意識到了問題的嚴重性，於是開始發放私營執照並發展出了一個微小但持續成長的私營部門。
The Ukraine government
along with its civilians are striving to fight against Russian troops.
烏克蘭政府連同其百姓，正努力的反抗俄羅斯軍隊。
Due to DUI (driving under the influence), the man’s car license was suspended.
因為酒駕，那個男人的駕照被暫時吊銷。Apr 2, 2022
Video games provide a fun escape from reality, though they're often portrayed as violent, lazy, and a waste of time by some.
電動遊戲提供逃離現實的樂趣，雖然它們經常被一些人描述成暴力、懶惰又浪費時間的東西。
Violent
Two syllables. (not three)
Don’t let the spelling fool you. English is awesome, isn’t it? “VIO” actually sounds like the “ie” combination, like “tie”. “Vie”. The second syllable, “LENT” has a short U sound. Violent.The die placement process went from being one of the worst producer in whole process to one of the best.
I
went from being one of the worst spellers in my classroom to one of the best.Apr 1, 2022
When I was a teenager, I always used to fantasize about the day I met my significant other.
十幾歲的時候，我總是幻想自己遇到另一半的那一天。
fantasize
[ˋfæntə͵
saɪz] (v.)空想；幻想I used to go to the movies with my friends a lot. 我以前常常跟朋友一起去看電影。
Mar 31, 2022
If you feel like multiple workloads would be too much to handle, you might want to reconsider having another job.
如果你覺得身兼多職對你來說負擔可能太重，你可能要重新考慮發展多個專業的決定。
Mar 30, 2022
Second, don't let this experience deter you from emotionally engaging from other people.
第二，不要因為這次經驗而不敢與其他人交流心靈。
Mar 29, 2022
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Mar 28, 2022
Clearly the simplicity is successful. And in order for them to work, these scams use a tactic known as phantom fixation.
而這樣簡單的做法顯然是能騙到人的，而這些詐騙手法利用了一種叫做「幻想依戀」的戰術來運作。
Mar 27, 2022
In fact, you recall this because you saw a recent image by said photographer on the front cover of The New York Times.
In fact, you recall this because you saw a recent image by said photographer on the front cover of The New York Times.
Mar 26, 2022
In 1793, France sent botanist and aristocrat, Joseph Dombi, with a meter long rod and a one kilogram copper cylinder, to demonstrate the system for Jefferson in the US.
“Centuries ago, silk fabric was only available to royalty and aristocrats.”
Mar 25, 2022
In fact, I would say rest and relaxation are necessary to have the ability to concentrate your attention.
In fact, I would say rest and relaxation are
necessary to have the ability to concentrate your attention. 講者有強調發音兩個單字Mar 24, 2022
The individual that lost the fight will approach the more dominant one, and will extend its arm to ask for reconciliation, so this is an expression of submissive behavior.
一開頭的The發Li的音不是了
His ex-girlfriend had always hoped for a reconciliation.
Mar 23, 2022
They were more mellow, more calm, better able to think rationally about the problem than those who didn’t have any quality pet time.
Mar 22, 2022
NASA will begin to prepare the ISS for deorbit as early as 2026 by lowering the altitude of the space lab.
Mar 21, 2022
Extra screening might mean additional scans, a more thorough check of luggage, and taking swabs from your hands, clothes, or baggage to check for narcotics or explosives.
Where is your train ticket? Have you done a
thorough check in your purse?Mar 20, 2022
In a lot of Middle Eastern countries, eye contact, especially between a man and a woman, is considered inappropriate because it be construed as romantic interest.
Mar 19, 2022
But as organisms get bigger, their volume increases in height, width and length, as a cube, or by 3 on the scale factor.
their volume increases in height (increases的字尾s忘了念 = =”)
我也想要teleport瞬移的超能力阿! 節省太多時間了, 上班也不用趕了
His lack of effort was the main factor for not getting a promotion at work.
Mar 17, 2022
念起來連音的感覺不錯
Mar 16, 2022
I’ve been
feeling really fatigued lately due to a lack of sleep.but I try to pick video topics that relate back to me
Mar 15, 2022
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這句話的語調很重要~not even後面強調音調要拉高!
No company
is immune from the shortage of the electricity.Mar 13, 2022
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And after that, it accrued a new meaning, and was used to describe cuddly, delicate, quaint, precious, youthful traits.
後來這個字獲得了新的意思，可以用來形容惹人憐愛的、嬌嫩的、有趣的、珍貴的以及年幼的特質 。
Jun 6, 2022
It had a mirror next to the lens, so was basically designed for selfies, even though that term wouldn't be coined until 2002 in Australia,
它在鏡頭旁邊有一個鏡子，基本上是為自拍而設計，即便「自拍」這個詞一直到 2002 年才在澳洲被創造出來。
May 8, 2022
Bodies would get hastily piled into shallow mass graves, causing unimaginable stench and officials worried it could contribute to disease outbreaks.
屍體們於是被草率地埋葬到淺淺挖掘的亂葬崗中，造成難以想像的異臭，並讓官員們擔心可能會導致傳染病爆發。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220508
1. hastily: "ha" sounds like "heys", the vowel in "ti" is a schwa, whose sound is minor, and "ly" is pronounced as /li/. Together, "has-ti-ly".
2. unimaginable: this one is quite long. Six syllables with the stress on the third one. "un" is /ʌn/, "i" is a short /ɪ/, "ma" is /mæ/, "gi" is /dʒ.ɪ/, "na" is /nə/, and finally, 'ble" is /bəl/. Again, "un-i-ma-gi-na-ble".
Hastily:
1. I finished my breakfast hastily in order to prepare meeting Every Monday morning.
2. Children usually go to bed hastily before their parents go check them since they want to cover they played the video games secretly.
But seriously though: 不過說真的
He finished his breakfast
hastily in order to catch the train.
為了要趕火車，他匆匆忙忙地吃完早餐。
The stench of rotten food is making me dizzy.
食物腐爛的惡臭味讓我感到頭暈噁心。Jun 28, 2022
Now, conscientiousness is one of the big five personality traits, along with things like agreeableness and extroversion, so it's really important.
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220622
conscientiousness
Five syllables.
“CON” has a short O sound. “SCI” sounds like “she”, the pronoun. “EN” sounds like the letter N. “TIOUS” if spelt out like how it should sound, would be “S H U S”. “NESS” actually has a short i sound here. Imagine saying “is” with an N sound in front. Conscientiousness.
Next up, we have
agreeableness
Five syllables
I got a bunch of long words for you in this episode! “A” has a short U sound. “GREE” has a long E sound. “A”, again, has a short U sound. “BLE” sounds like the animal, “bull”. “NESS”, again, has a short i sound with an N sound in front. Agreeableness.
"Better three hours too soon than a minute too late." - William Shakespeare
快三小時總比遲一分鐘好
Jul 3, 2022
In fact, a recent computer software has been developed that has been shown to estimate how and when you will die with 96% accuracy, based on medical history, lifestyle, and many other factors.
事實上，最近的電腦程式已經進步到在預測你的死因及死亡時間上有 96％ 的準確率， 根據醫學史、生活方式以及很多其他的因素。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220702
May 4, 2022
Psychoanalyst Anne Cutler told author Carolyn Steber in an article for "Bustle" that discovering a secret room could symbolize discovering a hidden aspect of the self that had been out of the dreamer's awareness.
心理分析師安妮·卡特勒在《喧囂》這篇文章中告訴作者 Carolyn Stebe：發現一間密室可能是象徵發現做夢者隱藏的一面。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220504
psychoanalyst
Five syllables.
With “psy”, just pretend the P isn’t even there and say “sigh” with a long i sound. With “cho”, just ignore the H here and just say “co” like coco puffs. “A” has a short A sound. “Nal” would sound like “bull” but with an N in front instead. “Yst” sounds like the word, “list”, like you’re making a grocery list. psychoanalyst.
Bustle (t不發音)
May 6, 2022
And what I’m saying is that for too long, we’ve looked at introversion only through its disadvantages, and we’ve looked at extroversion only through its advantages
Disadvantages : s後面的a跟s一起發音！
May 17, 2022
On another American coast, developers and conservationists are trying to build renewable energy facilities without disturbing wildlife.
在另一個美國海岸，開發商和環保人士正試圖在不干擾野生動物的情況下建造可再生能源設施。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220517
conservationists 最後t不發音
my car's broken down
May 5, 2022
here are actually thousands of species of mosquitoes in the world, but they all share one insidious quality: they suck blood
地球上有上千種蚊子，但它們都有一個惹人厭的共通點：
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220505
species: two syllables with the stress on the first one. "spe" has a little bit /b/ sound. "cies" is pronounced as "ʃiz". Altogether, "spe-cies".
Insidious: four syllables with the stress on the second one. "in" is /ɪn/. Both "si" and "di" in the next syllable have short vowels "ɪ". "ous" is /əs/. Put them together, "in-si-di-ous".
but they all
share one insidious quality: they suck bloodJun 7, 2022
CNN10】通膨倒債動盪 / 美國期中選舉 / 挑戰世界之巔1. shortage 短缺shortage
[ˈʃɔ:rtɪdʒ] (n.)短缺
2. outage 停電；停電期間outage
[ˈaʊtɪdʒ] (n.)停電；停電期間
3. overturn 推翻overturn
[ˌovɚˈtɚn] (v.)推翻
As Cubans protested last year over shortages, power outages, and the lack of freedoms, their government blamed the United States for trying to overturn Cuba's communist rule.
古巴民眾上街抗議示威的背後充斥著多項訴求，從電力不足、糧食短缺到要求自由，古巴政府卻反控美國欲推翻古巴的共產黨政權。
communist rule
Jun 8, 2022
Their distinctive sensitivity has often been fostered by childhoods in which the consequences of being honest and forthright were especially difficult.
他們獨特的敏感度往往是在童年時期培養出來的，那時，坦誠及直率的代價十分巨大。
“Stop wasting time and be more forthright with me.”
May 23, 2022
As a sixth grader who had just got their first period, I slowly looked around and realized everyone was staring and laughing at me.
身為一個第一次來生理期的六年級生，我緩緩地四處張望，發現大家都盯著我看還笑我。https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220523
女生月經真的很辛苦啊…. 🤕
月經來的時候可以說：on one’s period
月經沒來的時候可以說：miss one’s period
Jun 4, 2022
As if all that weren't enough, chronic stress has even more ways it can sabotage your health, including acne, hair loss, sexual dysfunction, headaches, muscle tension, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, and irritability.
這樣對他們來說似乎還不夠，慢性壓力有更多破壞健康的方法，像是長痤瘡、掉髮、性功能障礙、頭痛、肌肉緊繃、難以專注、疲勞和煩躁。
For the first word, we have
sabotage
Three syllables.
“SA” has a short A sound. “BO” has a short U sound and “Tage” sounds exactly like Taj, like the Taj Mahal in India. Sabotage.
Next up, we have
acne
Two syllables.
I chose this because the spelling can throw you off. “AC” sounds like “ACK” like “I’ll be back!”. “NE” actually has a long E sound. Acne.
Lastly, we have,
irritability
Six syllables.
“IR” sounds like the body part, ear. “RI” has a short U sound. “Ta” also has a short U sound. “BIL” sounds like the name Bill. “LI” has a short i sound and “TY” sounds like tea, like the tea people drink. Irritability.
You cannot control the things that happen to you but you can control how you react.
May 22, 2022
This, in turn, enhances offspring survival and perpetuates our species.
如此一來，也提高後代存活率，讓我們的物種綿延不絕。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220522
enhance: two syllables with the stress on the latter one. Notice that the vowel of the second syllable is a /æ/ sound, so it should be pronounced as /hæns/. "en-hance".
perpetuates: four syllables with the stress on the second one. "tu" here is /tʃu/ , whereas "ate" is /eɪt/, a long vowel. "per-pe-tu-ates".
species: two syllables with the stress on the first one. "p" will have a /b/ sound since it is preceded by a voiceless "s", and "cies" is /ʃiz/. "spe-cies".
My grandpa has six offspring, three sons and three daughters
The results showed that the baby schema response was a critical function of human social cognition that might be the basis of caregiving and have implications for the infant–caretaker interactions. 翻譯？
Jun 9, 2022
Because of this tendency to construct an "average face" from all of ones that we see, we're more likely to remember distinctive faces,
因為我們是從見過的人中建立了一個「大眾臉」，所以我們更容易記住「有特色」的臉，https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220609
May 10, 2022
The threats they face include everything from diseases and lack of food to being caught by accident in the fishing industry and even road accidents.
牠們(海獅)面臨多重威脅，從疾病、缺乏食物到在人們捕魚時被意外捕獲，甚至是道路事故。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220510
ave you ever tipped someone for service in your life?
Would you prefer tipping at your own discretion?
May 30, 2022
The masks manufacturing company ramped up production because all of a sudden, everyone needed to buy face masks. 口罩製造商加快生產速度，因為突然大家都需要買口罩
Jul 4, 2022
Kindness and compassion should go hand in hand with ambition and drive.
善良跟同情心應該是跟野心還有動力同進退的。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220704
May 16, 2022
Queen Victoria took a different approach, regularly eating Indian dishes prepared by the cook to her Indian attendants, who'd joined the royal staff at her Golden Jubilee in 1887.
維多莉亞女王採取不同的態度，她經常吃大廚準備煮給印度侍者的食物，他們在 1887 年的金禧紀念日時加入了皇室工作。
https://tw.voicetube.com/challenges/pronunciation/20220516
Pronunciation tips:
Took a 連音
Approach
Attendants
Who’d (d 的發音)
Jubilee
staff [stæf] (n.)全體員工，全體僱員
So next time you’re there,
apart from fish and chips and roast dinners, make sure you go try some Indian curry as well!🏙️
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