Sea Otter Fur
Step 1: Vocabulary
Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.
- Ccoast
land next to the ocean
- Wwetsuit
clothing that is used by surfers & divers to keep their body warm in cold water
- Hhypothermia/ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜː(ɹ)miə/B2
hạ thân nhiệt
In this lesson: a medical emergency caused by a very low body temperature
- 1100 degrees Fahrenheit
38 degrees Celsius
- Mmammals
a class of animals that includes humans, dogs, elephants and whales
- Nnewcomer/ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/B1
người mới đến
In this lesson: someone who has recently arrived
- Wwaded
walked through the water
mere/mɪr/B2ao
In this lesson: not a lot
- Bblubber
the fat of sea mammals, especially whales and seals
- Aace in the hole
a big advantage
- Hhunted to extinction
killed until no more exist in the world
- Ddown comforter
a warm blanket (made from bird feathers)
glossy/ˈɡlɔsi/B2bóng
In this lesson: shiny
- Ttumble/ˈtʌmbl̩/B1
ngã nhào
In this lesson: fall while turning or spinning
- Bbob/bɑːb/B1
nhấp nhô (lên xuống, nhất là trên mặt nước)
In this lesson: float in water moving up and down
- Ffluffiness
light in texture and containing air
buoyant/ˈbɔɪənt/C1có sức nổi; lạc quan, vui vẻ
In this lesson: able to float
shed/ʃed/B2cái chái để hàng hóa
In this lesson: lose hair
- Ppup fur
the soft hair of a baby animal
- Ccomes at a price
has negative consequences
groom/ɡruːm/B2chú rể
In this lesson: touch and clean the fur
- IinsulatingB2
cách nhiệt
In this lesson: protect something from heat loss
- Sscaly/ˈskeɪli/B2
có vảy
In this lesson: covered in scales (overlapping plates)
mat/mæt/A2tấm thảm
In this lesson: (hair) become tangled, clumped, or dirty
- Hhair shaft
the long part of a piece of hair
barb/bɑː(ɹ)b/B2ngạnh
In this lesson: a sharp point near the end of something
Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.
