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Safe Cracking with Feynman - Numberphile
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潘宇將 posted on 2014/03/23Ever wondered how legendary physicist Richard Feynman cracked safes during WWII? This fascinating video dives into his ingenious methods, revealing how he used human nature and mechanical tolerances to bypass complex locks. You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to problem-solving and clever workarounds!
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safe
US /sef/
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UK /seɪf/
- Adjective
- Highly likely
- Being out of danger
- Countable Noun
- Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
A2
More open
US /ˈopən/
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UK /'əʊpən/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
- To start the activities or services of a business
- Adjective
- Available for use; accessible
- Not being hidden; available for others to see
A1
More number
US /ˈnʌmbɚ/
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UK /ˈnʌmbə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- Particular song or dance performed during a show
- Transitive Verb
- To put numbers on things
- To assign a sequence within a group, series, set
A1TOEIC
More Use Energy
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