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injuring · weakened

· 0:33 · With Emma

Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Typhoon Champi kills one and injures hundreds in Taiwan.

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Vocabulary in this episode
bulletin

You’ll hear useful words from the bulletin about a typhoon in Taiwan.

A bulletin is a short report that gives news or information.

typhoon

You’ll hear useful words from the bulletin about a typhoon in Taiwan.

A typhoon is a very powerful storm that forms over the sea.

injuring

You heard “injuring” in the news.

Here, “injuring” means causing physical harm to someone.

injuring

For example: He kept injuring his shoulder at work.

Here, “injuring” means hurting his shoulder.

weakened

You heard “weakened” in the news.

Here, “weakened” means became less strong.

weakened

For example: The coffee weakened after I added too much water.

Here, “weakened” means became less strong in taste.

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