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in danger of disappearing
Meaning: At risk of becoming extinct or no longer existing.
Example: Almost 50% of the world’s primate species are in danger of disappearing.
far away from
Meaning: At a great distance from something.
Example: Gorillas thrive in areas far away from people.
carry away
Meaning: To remove or transport something from a place.
Example: Blood carries away carbon dioxide and waste from the body’s organs.
a major cause
Meaning: One of the most important reasons for something happening.
Example: Illegal hunting is a major cause of tiger population decline in Nepal.
work up a sweat
Meaning: To exercise enough to start sweating.
Example: At least 30 minutes of activity that works up a sweat can reduce heart disease risk.
critically endangered
IPA (UK): /ˌkrɪt.ɪ.kəl.i ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒəd/
IPA (US): /ˌkrɪt̬.ɪ.kəl.i ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒɚd/
Meaning: At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Meaning: At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Example: Western lowland gorillas are classified as critically endangered.
population density
IPA (UK): /ˌpɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən ˈden.sɪ.ti/
IPA (US): /ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən ˈden.sə.t̬i/
Meaning: The number of individuals living in a specific area.
Meaning: The number of individuals living in a specific area.
Example: Some forests had gorilla population densities among the highest ever recorded.
camera trap
IPA (UK): /ˈkæm.rə træp/
IPA (US): /ˈkæm.rə træp/
Meaning: A camera that automatically takes photos when it detects movement.
Meaning: A camera that automatically takes photos when it detects movement.
Example: Camera traps captured images of both tigers and illegal hunters in Nepal.
aorta
IPA (UK): /eɪˈɔː.tə/
IPA (US): /eɪˈɔːr.t̬ə/
Meaning: The main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
Meaning: The main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
Example: Dr. DeBakey survived a damaged aorta thanks to a surgery he pioneered himself.
cardiovascular disease
IPA (UK): /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjə.lər dɪˈziːz/
IPA (US): /ˌkɑːr.di.oʊˈvæs.kjə.lɚ dɪˈziːz/
Meaning: Diseases related to the heart and blood vessels.
Meaning: Diseases related to the heart and blood vessels.
Example: Cardiovascular disease is the world’s leading cause of death.
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