English is a fascinating language, filled with words that sound strange, look unusual, and have meanings that are hard to believe. Some words make you laugh, while others make you wonder how they even exist. If you love discovering new words or just enjoy the quirks of language, this list...
Some words sound like what they mean.And they could influence everything from fictional depictions of aliens to your first impression on a job application.But most words have no apparent connection to what they signify.As the linguist Steven Pinker puts it,we call a dog "dog" because everyone...
They are questioning it it is healthier than real meat. However,few fast food companies put such meat on their menus. So what do you think about lab-grown meat? Will you try yourself?(B)26. What does the underlined word"weird" in Paragraph I mean? A. Not serious. B. Not usual C...
Then we have entrenched organizations, like the American police force, which are facing criticism verging on condemnation, because of the poor treatment some have given to areas of the human community. In all cases, we are attempting to solve long-running struggles in one fell swoop. This brin...
skip to main content stay fully charged. get unlimited access to wired for only $2.50 $1 per month for one year. get digital access feb 21, 2025 8:00 am what are those weird devices basketball players are holding? palm-cooling devices—designed to help humans bounce back quickly from ...
Many people have belief in the popular saying “Silence is gold”, while most of us have been caught in such weird situations---in an elevator, a waiting room or on an underground---surrounded by people who deeply concentrate on their ...
根据上文“That rule applies to most words, but not all. The words pop and murmur sound like they sound. Try to shout the word whisper. Weird, right?(这条规则适用于大多数单词,但不是所有单词。这些词发出嗡嗡的声音,就像它们发出的声音一样。试着喊出“耳语”这个词。很奇怪,对吧?)”以及后文...
Here are some examples: I have a dog. You have a cat. They have horses. In all three of the examples above,haveis used to indicate ownership. Now take a look at these: I have seen that movie. You have been there, right?
Austin Weird” campaigns). When I was a kid, being called a “brat” was a slap in the face, but now, being “brat” is the highest compliment in the land, second only, perhaps, to “demure,” which I bet is about to be “cringe” if it isn’t already (I’ll ask some ...
In my view, we should hold a cautious attitude toward some of the violent video games. On the one hand, there is no denying the fact that playing video games during the leisure time can make people relaxed. But on the oth...