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Suggested terms: VOA Special English Education Report
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move from ... to ...
Meaning: To change focus from one topic or category to another.
Example: This week we move from root vegetables to a leafy vegetable.
a good source of
Meaning: Something that provides a large amount of a nutrient or benefit.
Example: Cabbage is a good source of vitamin C and other nutrients.
think about
Meaning: To consider or reflect on something.
Example: Think about growing cabbage if you live in a cool climate.
anytime after
Meaning: At any moment following a certain condition or event.
Example: Cabbage can be picked anytime after the heads have formed.
watch for
Meaning: To look carefully for signs of something.
Example: Watch for yellowing or black spots on the stems.
leafy vegetable
IPA (UK): /ˈliː.fi ˈvedʒ.tə.bəl/
IPA (US): /ˈliː.fi ˈvedʒ.tə.bəl/
Meaning: A vegetable with edible leaves, such as cabbage or spinach.
Meaning: A vegetable with edible leaves, such as cabbage or spinach.
Example: Cabbage is a leafy vegetable related to kale and collards.
bare-root plant
IPA (UK): /beə ruːt plɑːnt/
IPA (US): /ber ruːt plænt/
Meaning: A plant sold with no soil around its roots.
Meaning: A plant sold with no soil around its roots.
Example: Cabbage is easily transplanted from bare-root plants or cell packs.
fermented
IPA (UK): /fəˈmen.tɪd/
IPA (US): /fɚˈmen.tɪd/
Meaning: Preserved through a chemical process involving bacteria or yeast.
Meaning: Preserved through a chemical process involving bacteria or yeast.
Example: Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage in its own juice.
nutrient
IPA (UK): /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt/
IPA (US): /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/
Meaning: A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health.
Meaning: A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health.
Example: Cabbage contains important nutrients like vitamin C.
infection
IPA (UK): /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/
IPA (US): /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/
Meaning: A disease caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Meaning: A disease caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Example: Black rot infection can be identified by V-shaped yellow or brown areas on leaves.
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