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in some fashion or other
Meaning: In one way or another; in various forms.
Example: Most birds migrate in some fashion or other.
error-filled
Meaning: Containing many mistakes or incorrect ideas.
Example: Early theories of migration were error-filled and amusing.
come about
Meaning: To happen or develop.
Example: The taxi‑service idea came about because small birds seemed too weak to cross oceans.
a defining moment
Meaning: An event that strongly influences future understanding.
Example: The arrow stork was a defining moment in migration research.
rely upon
Meaning: To depend on something for results.
Example: Bird ringing relies upon recovery of ringed birds.
migration
IPA (UK): /maɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
IPA (US): /maɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
Meaning: The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.
Meaning: The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.
Example: Bird migration can cover thousands of miles.
hibernation
IPA (UK): /ˌhaɪ.bəˈneɪ.ʃən/
IPA (US): /ˌhaɪ.bɚˈneɪ.ʃən/
Meaning: A state of deep sleep used by some animals in winter.
Meaning: A state of deep sleep used by some animals in winter.
Example: Early theories wrongly claimed birds went into hibernation underwater.
transmutation
IPA (UK): /ˌtrænz.mjuːˈteɪ.ʃən/
IPA (US): /ˌtrænz.mjuːˈteɪ.ʃən/
Meaning: The supposed transformation of one species into another.
Meaning: The supposed transformation of one species into another.
Example: Aristotle believed redstarts transmuted into robins in winter.
ornithology
IPA (UK): /ˌɔː.nɪˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/
IPA (US): /ˌɔːr.nəˈθɑː.lə.dʒi/
Meaning: The scientific study of birds.
Meaning: The scientific study of birds.
Example: The arrow stork became a milestone in ornithology.
recovery (in bird ringing)
IPA (UK): /rɪˈkʌv.ər.i/
IPA (US): /rɪˈkʌv.ɚ.i/
Meaning: Identifying a ringed bird found at its migration destination.
Meaning: Identifying a ringed bird found at its migration destination.
Example: Recovery data revealed true migration routes.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 17 Listening Test 3 - Section 4
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