the quality or sate of being correct or precise
Those theories say that fluency is more important than accuracy.
apiece
각각, 하나에
They’re $20 apiece.
apply to ~
~에 적용되다
I’m sorry, but the discount only applies to the shoes.
attract
to cause to like or be interested in something
If we put them outside the window, they’ll attract birds and butterflies.
boost
increase
Fruit is a great way to give you that much-needed morning boost.
bring yourself
몸만 (빈 손으로) 와
I think we’ll have plenty of snacks. Just bring yourself.
catch a cold
to contract the common cold
I think I caught a cold from my classmate at school.
collage
콜라주
Susie is making a collage with pictures of all of us at work.
colonization
establishing a colony or colonies in
Before European colonization, the native peoples of North America collected this syrup.
compost
a mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves and manure
I've seen you make compost out of them for the garden.
consume
to use up
Many doctors believe that consuming a moderate amount of maple syrup each day can help prevent heart disease.
contribute
to help cause a result
Are you sure I can’t contribute in some way?
convince
to cause someone to believe something is true
Neil wants to convince his wife to let him go alone because he may never get a chance to travel again.
emphasize
to give something special importance; to draw attention to something
The theories emphasize the use of correct grammar.
fluency
quality of being able to speak a foreign language very well
They say fluency is more important than accuracy.
homeless
having no home
If you feel sad about the homeless birds, then sure we can.
immune system
the system your body uses to protect you from germs
Consuming maple syrup each day can help prevent heart disease as well as strengthen the immune system.
look forward to
to expect; to hope for eagerly
Neil, a successful lawyer, was looking forward to retirement for years.
moderate
of a medium or typical amount
Consuming a moderate amount of maple syrup each day can help prevent heart disease.
native
being in the place where one was born
Before European colonization, the native peoples of North America collected this syrup.
on the basis of
having as a reason
I don’t think so on the basis of many recent theories of language education.
opinion
a thought or belief about something or someone
I would like to think everyone here shares my opinion.
peel
To peel fruits and vegetables is to remove their skin.
It’s just a banana peel.
polish
To polish something is to rub it in order to make it shiny.
Well, no. I was actually going to use that peel to polish my leather shoes.
proverb
A proverb is a short saying that tells you something important.
You might remember hearing the old proverb, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
province
a governmental area into which many countries are divided
Today, Quebec, a province in Canada, is the world’s largest producer of maple syrup.
rash
a large number of unpleasant events of the same type
Did you know you could use banana peels to relieve bug bites and other itchy rashes?
relieve
to lessen or stop (pain, worry etc)
For example, did you know you could use them to relieve bug bites and other itchy rashes?
retirement
an act of leaving or time when one leaves the workforce and stops work
Neil was a successful lawyer, who was looking forward to retirement for years.
sap
a watery juice inside a plant
By tapping into maple trees and collecting the liquid sap that seeped out.
seep
to flow or pass slowly through small openings
Tap into maple trees and collect the liquid sap that seeped out.
source
a place, person, or thing from which something comes
Maple syrup is a superior source of important vitamins and nutrients.
superior
better than another
Compared to other sweeteners, maple syrup is a superior source of important vitamins and nutrients.
surprise birthday party
깜짝 생일 파티
I’m throwing a surprise birthday party for Bruno.
sweet treat
사탕, 과자 등의 단 음식
Today I’m going to tell you a little bit about the sweet treat that we call maple syrup.
sweetener
감미료
They found that maple syrup was a natural sweetener that could be included in many of their recipes.
tap
To tap something is to hit it lightly.
By tapping into maple trees and collecting the liquid sap that seeped out.
theory
an idea that is suggested as possibly true, butthat is not known or proven to be true
They point out that theory and practice are different.
trail
A trail is a path through a wild area.
I’ve always liked this trail, Dad.
wellness
건강, 건강관리
We picnic there in the spring and summer, and we use it for exercise and wellness year-round.