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Wooden skyscrapers could be the future for cities | The Economist
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Rachel Kung posted on 2023/06/12Ever wondered if skyscrapers could be made of wood? This fascinating video explores how Cross-Laminated Timber is revolutionizing urban architecture, potentially making wooden skyscrapers the future! You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary related to sustainable building and construction, perfect for expanding your professional English.
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incredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
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UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
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US /məˈtɪriəl/
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UK /məˈtɪəriəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth; fabric
- Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
- Adjective
- Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
- Belonging to the world of physical things
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US /ˈpræktɪs/
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UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
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