精選詞彙單元 Vocab EP.028: 夏季兜風很的風險 Summer- the joyriding season
通勤學英語 15Mins Today · fifteenmins
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Show Notes
Summary:
This article covers new measures to crack down on noise pollution from after-market exhaust systems, installed on scooters and motorcycles.
Full article: https://www.15mins.today/blog/633-cracking-down-on-noisy-scooters-during-joyriding-season
Vocabulary and Sample Sentences:
Joyriding n.: the crime of stealing a car and driving it for pleasure, usually dangerously
- Is joyriding common in Taiwan?
- Do Americans consider joyriding a minor offense?
Reinstate v.: return something to its previous position or status / give a person back their previous position
- Was the project reinstated as important?
- Was Mary reinstated as manager?
Bane n. : something that makes people unhappy or causes trouble
- Are your neighbors the bane of your life?
- Is work the bane of your existence?