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The Word of the News

maintenance

· 0:23 · With Emma

Learn “maintenance” in slow English. From: Factory explosion kills 10 workers in Türkiye.

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Vocabulary in this episode
bulletin

This bulletin reports an explosion at a steel plant in Türkiye.

A short news report or update.

explosion

This bulletin reports an explosion at a steel plant in Türkiye.

A sudden, violent burst that releases energy and causes damage.

steel plant

This bulletin reports an explosion at a steel plant in Türkiye.

A factory where steel is made.

maintenance

You heard “maintenance” in the news.

Work done to keep equipment working well.

maintenance

For example: The factory closed for maintenance on its machines.

Work to keep the machines in good condition.

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