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to start off
Meaning: Used to introduce the first point or beginning of a presentation or explanation.
Example: To start off, let me explain why this experiment is important.
used to think
Meaning: Refers to a belief people held in the past but no longer hold.
Example: People used to think the Earth was the center of the universe.
let's see
Meaning: A phrase used while trying to recall information or think something through.
Example: Let’s see, I think the meeting starts at three.
ancient
IPA (UK): /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
IPA (US): /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Meaning: Very old; belonging to a time long past.
Meaning: Very old; belonging to a time long past.
Example: Ancient civilizations left behind impressive monuments and artifacts.
planet
IPA (UK): /ˈplæn.ɪt/
IPA (US): /ˈplæn.ɪt/
Meaning: A large body in space that orbits a star.
Meaning: A large body in space that orbits a star.
Example: Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun.
goddess
IPA (UK): /ˈɡɒd.ɪs/
IPA (US): /ˈɡɑː.dəs/
Meaning: A female deity in mythology or religion.
Meaning: A female deity in mythology or religion.
Example: Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare.
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TOEFL Listening: Lectures Discussions - Test 6
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